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Agrimony

Latin: Agrimonia eupatoria [Family: Rosaceae]

Agrimony synonyms include Agrimonia eupatoria, Church Steeples, Cocklebur, Common Agrimony, Garclive, Philanthropos, Sticklewort, Stickwort.

A herbaceous perennial growing to 4ft (1.2m) with aromatic rhizome, erect often hairy stems, pinnate and stipulate leaves, racemes of small star shaped yellow flowers in summer followed by fruits which are enclosed in a tough capsule with a circle of hooked spines. The taste is astringent and slightly bitter. It grows in Britain, Europe, Asia and North America on banks, field-sides, hedges, roadsides and waysides preferring sunny positions. The genus consists of 15 species.

The herb parts used include dried aerial parts and whole plant.

Agrimony safety data includes:

avoid for stress related constipation
- due to astringent action

relatively safe in appropriate doses
use for short periods

Agrimony keyword actions include:

Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Bitter, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Hepatic, Tonic, Vulnerary.

Agrimony blends with:

Avens, Bayberry, Black Catechu, Caraway, Greater Periwinkle, Pilewort, Spotted Cranebill, Sweet Sumach.

Agrimony keyword constituents include:

Bitter principle, Essential oil, Flavonoids, Glycosidal bitters, Nicotinic acid, Silica, Silicic acid, Tannins.

Agrimony keyword nutrients include:

Iron, Vitamin K.

Agrimony is ruled by the zodiac sign Aquarius, the planet Uranus and the element Air.

Agrimony keyword usage includes:

Allergy, Appendicitis, Breast Feeding, Bronchitis, Bruise, Catarrh, Cirrhosis, Colic, Colitis, Conjunctivitis, Cystitis, Diarrhoea, Digestion, Eczema, Eyes, Gall Bladder, Gall Stone, Heartburn, Indigestion, Intestines, Laryngitis, Liver, Menstruation, Migraine, Piles, Rheumatism, Skin, Sore Throat, Tonic, Ulcer, Urine, Varicose Ulcer, Wound.

Agrimony detail usage includes:

Body / Head / Limbs

for inflammation of the conjunctiva with discharge (conjunctivitis) - aerial parts and leaves prepared as weak infusion for eyewash use externally.

for sore and inflamed eyes - prepared as eyewash use externally.

Circulatory System

for swollen veins in lining of anus (piles) - use externally.

for open sore on ankle or lower leg (varicose ulcer) - aerial parts and leaves prepared as infusion for wash use externally.

Digestive System

for acute inflammation of the appendix (appendicitis) the herb of choice - use internally.

for damage to cells in liver disease (cirrhosis) - use internally.

for waves of spasmodic pain of increasing intensity (colic).

for inflammation of the colon (colitis) especially mucous type - use internally.

for frequency or volume of bowel movements (diarrhoea) as a gentle remedy especially for children - aerial parts and leaves prepared as infusion or tincture use internally.

for sluggish digestion and relieving digestive spasm (digestion) strengthening and toning the digestive system, also digestive parasites due to astringent action - prepared as decoction use internally.

for gall bladder diseases.

for nodules collecting in the gall bladder (gall stone) - use internally.

for burning pain in centre of the chest (heartburn) - prepared as infusion or tincture use internally.

for gastric distress due to eating too much or too quickly (indigestion) - prepared as infusion or tincture use internally.

for intestinal tract infections and irritations.

for strengthening and toning the liver.

Immune System

for hypersensitive or over-reaction of the immune system (allergy) especially food allergies especially long term food allergies - prepared as infusion or tincture use internally.

Muscle / Skeletal System

for aches and pains affecting joints and muscles (rheumatism) - use internally.

Nervous System

for severe headache with blurred vision, nausea and vomiting (migraine) - leaves prepared as poultice use externally.

Reproductive System

for natural infant feeding from birth to weaning (breast feeding) - aerial parts and leaves prepared as infusion use internally.

for heavy menstrual bleeding - aerial parts and leaves prepared as tincture use internally.

Respiratory System

for inflammation of the bronchi with cough (bronchitis) - aerial parts and leaves prepared as tincture use internally.

for excessive secretion of thick phlegm or mucus (catarrh) especially nasal type - aerial parts and leaves prepared as infusion for gargle use externally.

for inflammation of the larynx with hoarseness (laryngitis).

for general infection or inflammation of the throat (sore throat) - aerial parts and leaves prepared as infusion for gargle use externally.

The Skin

for discoloured area under the skin (bruise) - prepared as ointment use externally.

for inflammation of the skin (eczema) - aerial parts and leaves prepared as infusion for wash use externally.

for chronic skin complaints - prepared as wash use externally.

for open sore on the skin or mucous membrane (ulcer) conditions.

for damage to skin or tissue (wound) especially aiding healing - aerial parts and leaves prepared as infusion for wash use externally.

for inflammation of the urinary bladder with painful urination (cystitis) - aerial parts and leaves prepared as tincture use internally.

Urinary System

for urine infections and incontinence - aerial parts and leaves prepared as tincture use internally.

Others

for producing a feeling of well-being and relieve symptoms (tonic) use as spring tonic.

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