!!! Agrimony medicine benfits and uses!!!

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Agrimony Benefits
The use of Agrimony dates back to the ancient Egyptians.

Its main use was as a gargle for sore throats. It is very effective at reducing pain and reducing inflammation. Many singers gargle with Agrimony tea before a performance as it helps sooth the throat.

As it possesses antibacterial properties, another common use for this herb was for treating indigestion and diarrhea.

Other uses of Agrimony include the treatment of bladder infections and arthritis. It can also be used externally for treating wounds, psoriasis, hemorrhoids and eye irritation.
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Agrimony Uses:

Treat sore throat
Reduce pain
Reduce inflammation
Treat indigestion
Treat bladder infections
Treat arthritis
Treat rheumatism
Treat urinary incontinence
Treat gallstones
Treat food allergies
Treat asthma and coughs
Wound healing
Treat psoriasis
Treat acne and eczema
Treat hemorrhoids
Treat eye irritation
Treat colitis
Treat liver and kidney disorders
Treat pimples and skin irritation
Purify blood
Treat jaundice
Increase urinating frequency
Treat anemia
Treat diarrhea
Treat irritable bowel syndrome
Treat ulcers
Promote proper assimilation

Scientific Name
Agrimonia eupatoria

Common Names
Common agrimony, church steeples or sticklewort

Where It Grows

Agrimony is native to Europe, but can also be found in temperate climate in most parts of the Northern

How It Works

This herb contains tannins and flavonoids and has astringent properties.

How It’s Used

Agrimony is usually used as a tea.

Precautions and Side Effects:

This herb can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual and could increase the risk of sunburn. Do not take if pregnant or nursing or if you are planning to have surgery within two weeks as it could cause the blood not to clot.

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