AGRIMONY : Agrimonia eupatoria
 
Other Names: Church steeples, Cocklebur, Sticklewort, Philanthropos
 
HABITAT : In its wild state, agrimony can be found growing extensively
          throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. A hardy
          perennial, its natural habitat is woods and fields, but it takes
          to cultivation easily. Its one to two foot branchy stems are
          covered with a fine, silky down and terminate in spikes of
          cream-colored flowers. Both the flowers and the notched leaves
          give off a faint characteristic lemony scent when crushed. After
          the flowers fade they give place to tiny clinging "burrs" which
          will quickly adhere to your clothing if you brush by the plant
          in a hedgerow. For garden growing, give the herb sun or partial
          sun and regular watering, an plant from seed or propogate by
          root division in spring or fall. Gather the herb in summer while
          the flowers are in bloom.
PROPERTIES: Agrimony contains tanin and a volatile, essential oil. Like 
          most samples, the uses to which it is put are remarkably varied.
          The English use it to make a delicious "spring" or "diet" drink
          for purifying the blood. It is considered especially useful as a
          tonic for aiding recovery from winter colds and fevers. As
          agrimony also posses an astringent action, it is  frequently
          used as an herbal mouthwash and gargle ingredient, and is applied
          externally in the form of a lotion to minor sores and ulcers.
          It has also been recommended, as a strong decoction, to cure
          sores, blemishes, and pimples.
Agrimony Tea, a Gentle Blood Purifier:
          Infuse 1 teaspoon dried agrimony root, leaves, or flowers in 1
          cup of boiling water for 15 minutes. Strain and flavor with
          honey and a little licorice root if desired. Take upto 1 cup per
          day.

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