Agrimony herb, c/s

Agrimony herb, c/s (817)

Scientific Name: Agrimonia eupatoria, Garclive

Family: Rosaceae - Rose

AKA: Common Agrimony, Church Steeples, Cokebur, Sticklewort, Philanthropos, Stickwort

Parts Used: The aerial parts of the herb, which is in the flowering stem tip, along with the leaves.

Active Compounds: Agrimony contains a volatile oil which can be processed to yield tannin, and coumarins.

Background: Agrimony was used historically as a medicine by the ancient Greeks to treat eye problems, clear up diarrhea, help the gallbladder, liver, and kidneys function properly, heal wounds, and treat fungus such as Athlete's foot.

King Mithridates Eupator of Pontus had a thorough understanding of herbal remedies and promoted its use among the population. It was commonly used in wartime to help heal soldier's wound.

Applications: Astringent/Antibiotic/Anti-Inflammatory

Traditionally and in modern times, Agrimony has been used as a tonic for congestive disorders and as a healing agent for open wounds. Indians and Canadians have used it to treat fevers for years.

Internal Functions: Noted for its ability to clear up jaundice and other liver malfunctions. Infuse 6 ounces of the crown of the root with 1 quart boiling water. Sweeten with honey and consume 1/2 a pint 3 times a day.

Combine with corn silk for urinary incontinence and cystitis. Also use for sore throats in a gargle, or consume orally for treatment of kidney stones, rheumatism, and arthritis. Can also help in digestive systems to aid in stopping diarrhea.

Astringent: Create concoction for topical application to treat snake bites or open wounds and to stop bleeding as it helps form clots.

Description:
Found in Europe, Agrimony is cultivated from wet marshes and meadows in the summertime when it blooms. The long dark root is woody and the stem rises up to 2 feet, usually without many branches. Agrimony has numerous leaves close to the ground that are large in size - up to 8 inches long. It is commonly called church steeples because the flowers grow in tall spikes.

The yellow flowers are small, but there are many of them clustered with seed pods. The entire plant is very aromatic and has soft hairs growing on it in the spring. Because of its sweet aroma, many people have appreciated using it in drinks for its aromatherapy attributes.

Dosage:
Fluid: Take as an extract in drops of 10 to 60.

Safety:
No information available

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