The name Agrimony herbal plant has its origins in both the Greek and Anglo-Saxon term argemon, meaning speck in the eye, as this herb was used as a wash for eye problems. The species name, eupatoria, refers to an ancient Persian King, Mithrades Eupator, a renowned herbalist. Agrimony was a popular European medicine in treating wounds and was part of a formula called Eau de Arquesbusade, from a fifteenth century term for musket, arquebus. Agrimonyalso has been used as a yellow dye.
As a Bach Flower Remedy, it is used for people who are inwardly tortured, yet hide it from others. Its energetic is slightly bitter. Its flower essence is for those who hide their troubles with a happy face and avoid all argument.
Use in moderation of Agrimony herbal plant : Not for use during pregnancy or when one is constipated. High doses may slow heartbeat.
The common name Agrimony includes the species Agrimonia pilos, Agrimonia gryposepala, and Agrimonia striata, which are used interchangeably with Agrimonia eupatoria.
AGRIMONY
Latin Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
Alternate Names : Church Steeples, Sticklewort
Family: ROSACEAE
Useful part of the Agrimony : Above ground portion, root.
The main natural herbal remedies of Agrimony: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Astringent, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Vulnerary.
Main application of the Agrimony medical herbal : Asthma, Bladder Irritation, Bladder Stones, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cystitis, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Fever, Incontinence, Kidney Stones, Poor Digestion, Sore Throat
How can you prepare, eat, drink or buy Agrimony herbal plant : You can make tea or buy herbal tincture and capsules in any herbal shops or stores. Tea, Tincture, Capsules.
It makes an apricot scented tea. In Chinese medicine it is used to stop excessive menstrual flow. Agrimonyhelps to clear heat and dry dampness. When used internally or externally, it increases the level of trombocytes, thus improving coagulation.
The most common situation when you can use Agrimony herbal medicine : Bruises, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Hemorrhoids, Hives, Muscle Soreness, Sprains
The most common applications of Agrimony : Use as a wash for bruises, sore muscles, sprains, hives and eye ailments. Gargle for sore throat. Use as a suppository for diarrhea and hemorrhoids. When Agrimonyis used as a wash for wounds it can increase blood coagulation.
Flavour of the Agrimony herbal plant: Bitter, Warm.
The main effective agent of the Agrimony herbal plant : Polysaccharides, tannins, flavonoids, coumarins, silica, malic acid, phytosterols, vitamins B and K, iron.
