Important Herbs

AGRIMONY

(Agrimonia eupatoria)


Part use: Herb
Properties: Hepatic, stomachic, astringent, deuretic, tonic,
What it effects: Stomach, liver and intestines

Preparation and amount:
1 oz. to 1 1/4 pints of water
simmer down to 1 pint
take 3-5 tbsp. 3-4x daily

Tincture: take 30-60 drops 3-4 times daily
Fluid extract: take 1/4 tsp. 3-4 times daily
Powder: take 5-10 #0 capsules(30-60) 3x daily.

Purpose:
 Internally: American Indians used agrimony as a tonic to strengthen the whole system. It is specifically used for all digestive disorders and for strengthening the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and kidneys. A strong decoction of root and leaves is use ti treat pimples. skin blotches and ulcers. an on fusion of the leaves can treat jaundice and other liver problems.It is used inflammatory diseases. When combined with a demulcent(mullein or slippery elm), a douche made from the leaves can be effectively used for excess vaginal secretions.

Externally: A fomentation containing agrimony is applied to athlete's foot, sores, wounds, insect bites, and skin eruptions. It can also be taken internally for bites and stings. A tincture applied to the skin will draw out thorns and splinters.

Note: Gentian root(Gentiana) works like agrimony as a bitter tonic, to stimulate the digestive organs. For this purpose, both herbs are prepared as atea, using one ounce to a pint of water. Agrimony is a quite bitter and contains about 5% tannins, which adds ti its astringency.

Warning: It should not be used when there is a dryness of the body secretions.
Important herbs