Agrimonia eupatoria Also called church steeples, cocklebur or sticklewort.
Agrimony is delicately scented but powerful in cleansing the liver, giving tone where needed and supporting the kidneys and bladder.
Parts used Aerial parts, roots Agrimony flowers
Therapeutic actions Astringent, tonic, diuretic, cholagogue, relaxant.
Nature Mildly sweet, sour, bitter, cool, dry.
Plant constituents Bitter, flavonoids, tannins, vitamin C, volatile oils.
Flower essence Helps those who are inwardly troubled by fear and anxiety, and who may worry excessively about illness, finances, or problems with work or life, yet present a cheerful, carefree face.
In Chinese medicine, the liver houses the emotion of anger Agrimony helps release emotions and tension held in the liver that cause physical congestion, which manifests as skin complaints, gastrointestinal and gallbladder malfunction, and changes in vision. It also helps correct the imbalance of other organ systems.
Reduces sympathetic dominance Agrimony can help those who hold emotions in their tummies or who habitually hold their breath when dealing with extreme stress or pain. Holding your breath during pain causes the release of natural endorphins that help suppress the pain; however, the repetitive patterning of such behavior results in a cascade of negative physical effects, including the inability to oxygenate the body fully, leading to more tension. Agrimony relaxes the appropriate areas to enable your central nervous system to switch from a sympathetic dominant state to a parasympathetic state, or the rest-and-digest phase, which increases blood flow to restricted areas.
Contraindications Because agrimony opens elimination pathways in the body and relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, taking it orally may increase the efficacy of prescribed medication. Consult with your doctor before using agrimony.
Agrimony is delicately scented but powerful in cleansing the liver, giving tone where needed and supporting the kidneys and bladder.
Parts used Aerial parts, roots Agrimony flowers
Therapeutic actions Astringent, tonic, diuretic, cholagogue, relaxant.
Nature Mildly sweet, sour, bitter, cool, dry.
Plant constituents Bitter, flavonoids, tannins, vitamin C, volatile oils.
Flower essence Helps those who are inwardly troubled by fear and anxiety, and who may worry excessively about illness, finances, or problems with work or life, yet present a cheerful, carefree face.
Medicinal uses
Resolves kidney and bladder ailments.
Agrimony eases the pain and helps pass kidney stones.
Because of its astringent qualities, it is used for bladder incontinence and bedwetting.
It helps tone weak bladder tissues and relaxes bladder tension, enabling more control over bladder function.
Its astringent nature is helpful throughout the body where tone is lacking (such as stretched ligaments that do not properly hold bones in place).
Relieves liver congestion.
Agrimony is used to support overall liver function, specifically jaundice.
In Chinese medicine, the liver houses the emotion of anger Agrimony helps release emotions and tension held in the liver that cause physical congestion, which manifests as skin complaints, gastrointestinal and gallbladder malfunction, and changes in vision. It also helps correct the imbalance of other organ systems.
Reduces sympathetic dominance Agrimony can help those who hold emotions in their tummies or who habitually hold their breath when dealing with extreme stress or pain. Holding your breath during pain causes the release of natural endorphins that help suppress the pain; however, the repetitive patterning of such behavior results in a cascade of negative physical effects, including the inability to oxygenate the body fully, leading to more tension. Agrimony relaxes the appropriate areas to enable your central nervous system to switch from a sympathetic dominant state to a parasympathetic state, or the rest-and-digest phase, which increases blood flow to restricted areas.
Contraindications Because agrimony opens elimination pathways in the body and relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, taking it orally may increase the efficacy of prescribed medication. Consult with your doctor before using agrimony.
MEDICINE CABINET
Infusion 1 or 2 teaspoons per cup, steep 8 to 10 minutes, 1 to 3 cups per day.
Tincture 1 dropperful 3 times per day.
Identification and cultivation
Numerous pinnate leaves, with larger 6- to 8-inch leaves close to the ground, growing smaller at the top, to 3 inches. Small, bright yellow flowers are borne on slender spikes, approximately % inch across, with five narrow and oval shaped petals. Flowers face up and out toward the sun until withered, and then face down. Plants thrive in hedges and fields and along ditches. Perennial. Grow in calcareous soils lightened with a little sand, full sun. Zones 5-9.
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