Medicinal Plants : Agrimonia eupatoria

Name

Agrimony

Biological Name

Agrimonia eupatoria
Rose family, Rosaceae

Other Names

Agrimony, Church steeples, Cocklebur, Philanthropos, Stickwort

Parts Used

Flowering stem tips and leaves

History

Agrimony has a long history of medicinal use. Through the ages, it was considered a panacea. The ancient Greeks used agrimony to treat eye ailments. Agrimony brews were used to heal diarrhea, disorders of the gallbladder, liver and kidneys. It was used for healing wounds and later it was used for Athlete's foot

Remedies For

anti-inflammatory
antibiotic
astringent

Used as a tonic, diuretic and for congestive disorders, including diarrhea Applied to slow-healing wounds.