BOTANICAL NAME:Agrimonia eupatoria

PART(S) USED :Herb

MEDICINAL: An infusion of the leaves is used to treat jaundice and other liver ailments, and as a diuretic. It is also used in treating ulcers, diarrhea, and skin problems. Externally, a fomentation is used for athlete's foot, sores, slow-healing wounds, and insect bites.

RELIGIOUS: Agrimony is used in protection spells, and is used to banish negative energies and spirits. It is also used to reverse spells and send them back to the sender. It was believed that placing Agrimony under the head of a sleeping person will cause a deep sleep that will remain until it is removed.

GROWING: Agrimony is grown throughout much of the United States and southern Canada. It is a perennial that reaches 2 to 3 feet tall, prefers full sun and average soils. Agrimony tolerates dry spells well.

HERBAL USE:
Agrimony is stated to possess mild astringent and diuretic properties.(1) It has been used for diarrhoea in children, mucous colitis, grumbling appendicitis, urinary incontinence, cystitis, and as a gargle for acute sore throat and chronic nasopharyngeal catarrh.

FOOD USE:
Agrimony is listed by the Council of Europe as a natural source of food flavouring . This category indicates that agrimony can be added to foodstuffs in small quantities, with a possible limitation of an active principle (as yet unspecified) in the final product.