Agrimony Herb

Organically Grown USA  

Also Known As - Agrimonia eupatoria L. and/or Agrimonia procera, common agrimony, church steeples, cocklebur, philantopos, and sticklewort.

Overview - Mainly valued today as a healing herb for the mucous membranes and for its astringent properties to stop bleeding. It has been used since Saxon times for wounds. In the 15th century, it was the prime ingredient of "arquebusade water", a battlefield remedy for gunshot wounds. This healing power is now attributed to the herb's high silica content. A related variety, (A. pilosa) known as xian he cao in China, is used in a similar way. 

Parts Used - Dried, above-ground parts of the plant, harvested before flowering.

Medicinal Uses - Good for dry coughs, where its effect is gently sedative. Some forms of rheumatism are helped. Considered a liver tonic. Sometimes known as liverwort. Helps liver, spleen, kidney problems. A poultice made from fresh leaves and roots can be used to treat bruises, wounds, ulcers, draw out thorns and splinters, and sores.

Suggested Preparation - Herb powder in decoction, herbal tea, or essential oil. 

• Prepare a standard infusion: drink a wineglassful 3 times per day. Mix an ounce of the dried plant with one pint of boiling water, sweeten with honey, and drink 1/2 cup as frequently as you like.
• Infusion: steep 2 to 4 tsp. dried leaves or herb in 1 cup boiling water. Take 1 cup per day, unsweetened, a mouthful at a time.
• Decoction: for external use, boil 2 to 4 oz. dried leaves or herb in 1 qt. water.
• Powder: take 1 tsp. to 1 tbsp. plant powder a day.

Precautions - There are no contraindications for use of up to three grams per day. Taking more than this amount for treating sore throat could aggravate existing constipation. 

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