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Herb Information
Name: Agrimony |
Biological
Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
Rose family, Rosaceae
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Other
Names: Agrimony, Church steeples, Cocklebur, Philanthropos, Stickwort |
Parts
Used: Flowering stem tips and leaves |
History:
Agrimony has a long history of medicinal use. Through the ages, it was considered a panacea. The ancient Greeks used agrimony to treat eye ailments. Agrimony brews were used to heal diarrhea, disorders of the gallbladder, liver and kidneys. It was used for healing wounds and later it was used for
Athlete's foot
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Remedies
For:
anti-inflammatory
antibiotic
astringent
Used as a tonic, diuretic and for congestive disorders, including diarrhea
Applied to slow-healing wounds.
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