A medieval manuscript wrote about the agrimony: “And if you put it on a man’s pillow, he will fall asleep”… In Saxon England it was used as a treatment for wounds, while in the 15th century it was the main ingredient in “harquebus water” (a battlefield medicine).
The agrimony (agrimony spp.) Fenugreek is an herb with a bitter taste, but it has a cool, drying character and its main ingredients include tannins, silicon, flavins, minerals and vitamins B and K.
It is the silicon contained in agrimony that makes it so powerful in its actions.
Its ingredients characterize it as an astringent, diuretic, tissue healer, while it is capable of stopping bleeding. It stimulates bile secretion and its antiviral action is reported. Therapeutic for mucous membranes.
Its leaves are used for diarrhea, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections, as they appear to clear inflammation and toxins, promoting the healing process.
When dried, they stop bleeding, while in Chinese medicine it is said to have antibacterial and antiparasitic effects, and for this reason it is used against malaria and dysentery.
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Ως infusion It is mild and can be consumed even by young children, for diarrhea, for example.
Ως tincture, is more active and is used for excess mucus or phlegm, cystitis, urinary tract infections, bronchitis and heavy menstrual bleeding.
Ως poultice from its leaves helps with migraines.
With the washes The plant can be used to combat eczema and varicose ulcers, while eye washes can help with conjunctivitis.
With gargle from the plant can help with a runny nose and sore throat.
Caution is needed because it may cause constipation, due to its astringent action.
