Agrimony's common names are sticklewort, cocklebur, and church steeples (because of the herb's spirelike, yellow flowers). Pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, its generic name comes from the Greek words argemone (meaning "a pl... *
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Description
Agrimony's common names are sticklewort, cocklebur, and church steeples (because of the herb's spirelike, yellow flowers). Pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, its generic name comes from the Greek words argemone (meaning "a plant that heals the eyes") and eupatoria, from Mithridates Eupator, king of Pontus, who practiced immunotherapy. Agrimony and related species can be found wild throughout Europe, in Canada, and in the United States, where its natural habitats are woods, fields, and hedgerows. The tea was once used as a substitute for Thea sinensis and is a favorite beverage in France. Agrimony tea is believed to alleviate gout, and it makes a good gargle for mouth and throat inflammations. It is said to relieve chronic gallbladder problems and constipation and to strengthen the liver. During the Middle Ages, agrimony was thought to have magic powers and was placed under the pillow to induce deep sleep.
Plant Facts and Growing Tips
Plant: A hardy perennial, its reddish, creeping roots produce a stem covered with fine silky down and widely spaced opposite leaves similar to those of the wild rose. Small yellow flowers bloom at the top of the stem from June September, and the fruiting flower tubes have hooked bristles.
Height: To 5 feet, usually about 3 feet.
Soil: Well-drained, ordinary soil on the dry side.
Exposure: Full sun or light shade.
Propagation: Seeds planted in spring or fall during the third lunar phase. Also by root division. Agrimony's seedpod, a bristly bur, is distributed when it catches on the fur of animals or the clothes of passersby. It germinates easily and, once established, sows itself.
Care: Space mature plants 7 to 10 inches apart.
Parts Used for Tea: Flowers, leaves, and stems harvested when the plant is in flower. When crushed, the flowers and leaves give off a faint lemony scent.
Taste: Reminiscent of apricots; good when flavored with licorice or honey.
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Directions
Take 20-30 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily as needed.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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