Agrimony | Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimony is a mild, astringent herb valued for digestive, liver, and urinary health. It is also used externally to aid wound healing and as a gargle for sore throats.
Benefits & Uses
Astringent: Tightens and tones tissues, easing diarrhea, indigestion, and sore throats.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces irritation in the digestive tract, urinary system, and mucous membranes.
Diuretic: Promotes urine flow to support kidney and bladder function.
Tonic: Strengthens and supports overall digestive, urinary, and liver health.
Vulnerary: Aids healing of wounds, cuts, and skin irritations when applied topically.
Form & Dosage
Tea/Infusion: 1–2 tsp dried aerial parts per cup of hot water, steep 10–15 min, up to 3 cups daily.
Tincture: Aerial parts can be used in a tincture.
Gargle: Strong infusion, cooled, used several times daily.
Topical wash/Compress: Apply cooled infusion to affected skin.
Parts Used
Aerial parts (leaves, stems, flowers).
Precautions
Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Avoid use due to limited safety data.
Blood-thinning medications: May increase bleeding risk; avoid use with anticoagulants.
Chronic illness: Consult a healthcare provider before use if managing ongoing medical conditions.
For more detailed information about the different ways to take herbs, consider taking a course at the HomeGrown Herbalist Online School of Botanical Medicine.
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