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Botanical Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
Source: Organic
Origin: Australia
Agrimony is commonly used for:
Blood Conditions
Cardiovascular Conditions
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- diarrhea, especially mild, nonspecific, acute diarrhea - when sipped as a tea Agrimony will help control loose stools (drink one cup of Agrimony tea up to six times a day)
- digestive trouble
- enlargement of stomach
- indigestion
- mucous colitis
- overactive irritable bowel
- promotes assimilation of food
- relaxed bowels
- sluggish stomach conditions
- stimulates the flow of digestive juices
- stimulates the appetite
- ulcers
Genitourinary Conditions
- kidney and bladder disorders
- urinary tract infections combined with Hawthorn, Golden Rod and Thyme
Inflammatory Conditions
Liver Conditions
- facilitates liver secretion
- gallbladder problems
- hardening of liver
- jaundice and other liver ailments
- obstruction of the liver
- sluggish liver conditions
Respiratory Tract Conditions
- coughs
- enlargement of lungs
- inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa
- inflammation of the throat - the tea when cooled works as a throat gargle to reduce inflammation and relieve sore throat pain
- tonsillitis
Mental Conditions
The Agrimony flower is one of the Bach Flower Remedies used for:
- conditions of mental torture and worry
- hiding behind a cheery facade when feeling mentally challenged
Agrimony may be used as a gargle for:
- laryngitis
- public speakers
- singers
- throat disorders
- thrush or inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth
- tonsillitis
Skin Conditions
It is useful internally and externally for skin problems, skin eruptions and diseases of the blood such as:
- blotches
- pimples
- scrofulous sores
Applied externally in the form of a compress or poultice, Agrimony can reduce the severity of certain types of skin inflammation, such as:
- inflamed hemorrhoids
- oozing wounds
- rashes
- varicose veins
Agrimony is used externally for:
- athlete's foot (fomentation)
- drawing out splinters, thorns. etc. (as a poultice)
- gout
- insect bites or stings
- mild, superficial inflammation of the skin
- scrofula
- slow-healing wounds
- sores on lower legs
- ulcers
- varicose veins
For external compresses:
For external use, prepare a very strong decoction (boiled tea) and allow the mixture to cool before soaking the compress in it and applying to the affected area several times a day.
Other Uses:
- A substitute for tea, a fragrant table beverage (leaves)
- A yellow dye may be extracted from the plant
Other Conditions
- appendicitis
- fevers
- lumbago
- spleen disorders
- tones the system
Action:
- anti-inflammatory [an agent to ease inflammation]
- antiseptic [an agent for inhibiting the growth of micro organism on living tissue or destroying pathogenic or putrefactive bacteria] - mild
- antiseptic activity against certain disease-causing bacteria and fungi
- astringent (mild) [an agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges
- deobstruant [an agent that clears away obstructions by opening the natural passages of the body]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the secretion and expulsion of urine]
- tonic [an agent that strengthens or invigorates organs or the entire organism]
- vulnerary [a healing application for wounds]
The leaf extract, is considered safe and the oil has low toxicity.
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