AGRIMONY

AGRIMONY	(Agrimonia eupatoria)
Other Names	Church Steeples, Cocklebur, Common Agrimony, Stickwart, Sticklewart.
Description	Agrimony is a scented perennial plant native to Europe. It is also found in dry thickets and waste lands throughout the world. This perennial grows to 24 inches, producing rough textured leaflets and slender spikes of yellow flowers that bloom from June through September. It is known for its ability to cling to whatever is nearby. Agrimony is one of the most delicate and graceful looking of all the small herbs. The bees also love it.
Classification	Dry
Taste	Bitter
Balance Yin/Yang	Cool
Humor	Fire ê Water ê Air Û
Uses/Applications	This is the herb of choice in treating appendicitis. Use it to treat childhood diarrhea, indigestion, cystitis, and incontinence. It is also used to treat constipation, liver problems, gal-bladder, and an acidic stomach. Agrimony has a reputation for curing jaundice and other liver ailments. As a gargle use for sore throats and laryngitis. As an ointment use to heal wounds, and for aches and pains. It is also well known for treating diseases of the blood.
	*Aerial Parts/Leaves*
	Compress		Soak a clean pad in the decoction and use for boils
	Decoction		Used for heavy uterine bleeding, blood in the urine and digestive parasites.
	Douche		Use a cool strained decoction as a douche.
	Eyewash		Use a weak infusion for conjunctivitis.
	Infusion		Ideal for diarrhea, especially in infants
	Poultice		Use for migraines.
	Tincture		More potent than an infusion. Use for cystitis, urinary infection, bronchitis, and heavy menstruation.
	Wash		Use for wounds, sores, eczema, and varicose ulcers.
Combinations
Constituents	5 % Tannins, Glycosidal Bitters, Nicotinic Acid, Silicic Acid, Essential Oils, Volatile Oil.
Action	Demulcent, Astringent, Diuretic.
Food Values	Vitamins B & K, Niacin, Iron.
Part Used	Dried Aerial Parts.
Collection	Collect Agrimony when the flowers first bloom. Be sure to collect the entire plant that is above the ground. Dry in the shade, where the temperature will not go above 40^o C.
Preparation	*Decoction*	For external use boil 2 - 4 oz. dried leaves in 1 liter of water
	*Infusion*	Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 - 2 Tsp. of dried herb. Infuse 10 minutes. Drink three times per day.
	*Powder*	1 Tsp. - 1 Tbsp. per day.
	*Tincture*	Take 1 - 3 ml of tincture three times per day.
Growing Directions	Start Agrimony from seeds planted in groups of 8, with 6 inches between each plant. Once established it will self propogate. Watch for powdery mildew as Agrimony is susceptible to it.
History	Agrimony is one of the most famous vulnerary herbs dating back to Saxon times for healing wounds and snake bites. In the 15th Century it was the prime ingredient for battlefield and gun shot remedies. Its healing powers are attributed to the high silica content. It was at one time included in the London Materia Medica as a vulnerary herb but modern medicine has forgotten many of its virtues.
Additional Information	1. Because of Agrimony’s astringent properties it makes an excellent skin lotion. 2. It is best known for the yellow dye made from the leaves and stems. 3. The name Agrimony is from “Argemone” a word given by the Greeks to plants which were healing to the eyes.
Cautions	1. If you have gal-bladder disease do not use Agrimony.
Magick Information
Gender:	Masculine
Planet:	Jupiter
Element:	Air
Deity:	None
Powers:	Protection, Sleep
Magickal Uses:	Use Agrimony in all protection sachets and spells. It banishes negative energies and spirits. It also protects against evil, and poison.

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