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.

A close-up image of agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) plants with yellow flowers and feathery leaves growing in a sunny meadow.

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.

Sources

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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