Agrimony

Agrimony eupatoria (Church steeples, Stickle wort, Liverwort, Cocklebur, Guan Chang Fu Fang, Akkermonie (Afrikaans))

Parts used

Leaves and flowers

Health Benefits

• Respiratory System – Soar throat, chronic cough, bronchitis. It speads up the healing process of colds and flu.
• Skin health – Agrimony protects against skin sensitivity to the sun (cutaneous porphyria). It reduces the formation of sores on skin that is exposed to sunlight. Heal wounds, snake bites and warts. Helps with irritations & blood eruptions that happens underneath the skin. Treat psoriasis and eczema.
• Hair and Nails – Agrimony is a source of silicic acid which can boost the strength, appearance, and health of hair and nails. It promotes hair growth and minimize hair fall.
• Digestive system – The tanins in Agrimony help for diarrhea. Agrimony treats irritable bowel syndrome and brings relief to an upset stomach.
• Mucous membranes – The astringent qualities are beneficial for tension as they regulate and restore the tissue state in the mucous membranes.
• Nervous system – Assists in healing emotional states, especially for people who hide their emotional pain.
• Liver disease – Agrimony contains thiamin, quercetrin, and catetchins, which help maintain liver and gallbladder health.
• Menstruation – Help to relief menstrual discomferts by reducing heavy bleading and inflammation.
• Blood sugar balance – It assists in the treatment of diabetes by help regulating the glucose and insulin uptake in the body.
• Properties – Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiviral, analgesic, astringent, tissue relaxant, vulnerary, antimicrobial, antioxidant, cholagogues, choleretics, diuretic, hepatoprotective, relaxant, uterine tonic