AKA: Sticklewort, Cocklebur, Church Steeples, Odermenning, Agrimonia eupatoria

Agrimony belongs to the Rosaceae family and can be found growing in the wild in most temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a woody perennial root, a rough stem and very many leaves that are pinnate (divided into leaflets at the midrib ) and rich in outline. The leaves near the bottom are around 7 to 8 inches long, while the upper ones get to around 3 inches in length.  The entire plant can grow up to 6 feet tall.

The flowers are bright yellow and small, getting to around 3/8 inch in diameter.  Their most visible feature of the flower are the five egg shaped petals that are somewhat narrow in proportion to their length. The long flower spikes of the plant are responsible for the name “Church Steeples”. The flowers eventually dry up and give way to seed vessels that have hooked ends that will cling to any person, animal or thing that comes into contact with the plant thus resulting in the names: cocklebur, sticklewort and stickwort.

Uses:

• Gargle for sore throat
• Mild antiseptic and astringent
• Blood pressure normalize
• Immune system enhancer
• Helps control Diarrhea
• Bladder infections
• Alzheimer’s

Arigomy contains tannin and a volatile essential oils and it is historically considered to be a “sample herb that has a wide variety of uses. It has been used as a tonic to aid in the recovery of winter colds and fevers. It has also been used to treat diarrhea in children, mucous colitis, bladder leakage, and bladder infections. It has also seen use as an astringent and antiseptic. Like many herbs, Arigomy’s use in medicine has declined, however, it is still a popular addition to teas, adding a delicate flavor.

Side effects

Arigomy contains tannins, and use of a large amount of tannins has been linked to higher incidences of cancer of the tongue, lips, nose and esophagus. Using Arigomy topically and orally can make your unprotected skin more sensitive to sunlight. Also, stop using the medication right away if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Breathing problems or tightness of throat or chest
• Chest pain
• Hives, rash, itchy or swollen skin

Dosage

The amount of the herbal medicine that you take depends greatly upon the strength of the medicine and what you are using it for, Talking to a caregiver before using is a good idea as is closely following the instructions on the bottle.

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