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Agrimony - Agrimonia eupatoria (Cocklebur or Bur Marigold) Anti-parasitic and antibacterial, agrimony is a healing herb, used for soothing damaged mucus membranes. Agrimony has a high silica content and is good for ulcers. It has been used to treat tapeworm infestation and can be used as a douche for helping get rid of Trichomonss Vaginalis (yeast infection). Aerial parts of the plant can be used (in tea form) as a soothing eye wash. Agrimony tea is considered a liver tonic. This tea is also good for diarrhea due to it’s astringent properties. As noted, the herb is astringent and excellent for helping mucus membranes. Agrimony helps heal the intestinal tract and stomach lining and reduces inflammation. Agrimony is suitable for children and weak agrimony teas are good for a baby’s stomach upsets. This herb may help food intolerance problems (food allergies), as it stimulates bile flow. Agrimony is sometimes referred to as cocklebur due to it’s hooked seed pods. The plant is a perennial that grows to heights up to three feet. It has sets of compound leaves that may smell like apricot when crushed. A spike of tiny yellow flowers rises up on a hairy stalk in summer. Agrimony grows in any soil that stays dry and it prefers full sun. It can be propagated by seed or dividing. Sometimes used in fragrances, agrimony may also be used in dyes. *Do not take Agrimony internally if constipated because of the herb’s astringent properties. Always consult your physician before using any herbal remedy. |
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