Botanical Name: Agrimonia eupatoria

Common Name:

English: Common Agrimony
Also, known as: Stickwort, Church steeples, Cockebur, Sticklewort, Philanthropos, Cocklebur, Burr Marigold, Stickwort, Church steeples, Cockebur, Sticklewort, Philanthropos, Cocklebur, Burr Marigold, Agrimone, Agrimonia, Agrimonia eupatoria, Aigremoine, Aigremoine Eupatoire, Church Steeples, Churchsteeples, Cockeburr, Cocklebur, Common Agrimony, Da Hua Long Ya Cao, Eupatoire-des-Anciens, Fragrant Agrimony, Francormier, Herba Agrimoniae, Herbe-de-Saint-Guillaume, Herbe de Sainte Madeleine, Philanthropos, Soubeirette, Sticklewort, Thé des Bois, Thé du Nord, Toute-Bonne

Origin: Bulgaria/Ukraine

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Entire plant

General Information:

The bright yellow star like flowers are numerous and grow individually from the long, tapering stem. This erect, round, hairy stems reach a height of two feet. The many pinnate leaves, hairy on both sides and five to six inches long, grow alternatively, having three to five pairs of lanceolate toothed leaflets, with intermediate two size of smaller leaves. The taste is astringent and slightly bitter. The roots are woody and the seeds from little burrs, but it is not the generally known troublesome cocklebur.

Agrimony has an old reputation as a popular, domestic medicinal herb, being a simple well known to all country folk.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Agrimony Herb Powder