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AGRIMONY Agrimonia
eupatoria
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Known As: Stickwort, Cockleburr,
Church Steeples.
Agrimony
is indigenous to parts of Europe, temperate
Asia and North America. It is valued in
traditional herbal medicine for its astringent
action, and has therefore been used for
diarrhea, as well as in external preparations
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use: Diarrhea (mild, acute); diuretic;
liver tonic; kidney stones; bladder
irritation; gastric disorders; peptic ulcers;
tones the stomach & intestines; as a wash
for inflammatory skin conditions, bruises,
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An astringent is defined as an
herb that tightens and contracts tissue, reduces irritation,
secretions & discharges. It is due to this ability why many
herbalists believe that Agrimony may be helpful as a wash for
skin inflammation and as a gargle for sore throats, among other
things. Interestingly, one herbal reference noted that singers
have used Agrimony as a gargle to help cut the mucus in their
throats before singing. In other applications, it is said to be
an effective diuretic, useful for kidney and bladder health; it
is also used in traditional Chinese Medicine in various forms to
stop bleeding.
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Tea:
Pour one cup of boiling water over 1/2 to 1
teaspoonful of herbs and allow to steep 4 to 7
minutes; strain. Adults only, drink 1 to 2
cups daily; one before breakfast and/or one at
bedtime. If desired, add honey and/or lemon to
suit taste.
Capsules:
Take as an addition to the daily diet. Take 1
or 2 capsules three times daily with water at
mealtimes
