Agrimony (Agrimonia) has been used since ancient times.

The Greeks used it as a remedy for ailments of the eye and the herb's name is derived from the Greek word Argemone which means plant that heals the eye.
In ancient Rome the great author and naturalist Pliny the elder deemed agrimony "an herb of princely authorite". Anglo-Saxons used the leaves of this herb to help stop bleeding and heal wounds. Chinese medicine often used Agrimony to treat menstrual difficulties and during the middle ages this herb was used frequently as a sleep aid.

Health Benefits of Agrimony

Menstrual Issues: One of the most well known uses of agrimony is as a coagulant that can reduce bleeding in the body and help heal wounds. While menstruation isn’t a “wound”, per se, agrimony can be administered orally to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding and reduce inflammation to make those difficult periods a bit more tolerable.

Digestive Issues: As an anti-inflammatory agent, agrimony has often bee used to eliminate digestive and gastrointestinal issues, particularly diarrhea and other Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. By reducing irritation and inflammation in the membranes and tissues of the gut, agrimony can significantly soothe the stomach.

Diabetes: Agrimony has long been studied for its potential anti-diabetic properties, which would be a huge step forward in solving one of the great medical mysteries of our generation. Apparently, the active components of agrimony moderate the glucose and insulin uptake processes in the body better than many other natural diabetic treatments.

Respiratory Issues: In a similar way as reducing inflammation in the gut, agrimony is also widely used to improve respiratory conditions that may involved inflammation, such as sore throats, chronic coughing, bronchitis, and other sinus issues. For colds, coughs, and flus, agrimony can be an effective way to speed up the recovery and healing process.

Bladder Control: When we are very old and very young, bladder control is a major issue. The astringent quality of agrimony makes bladder control easier, eliminating those embarrassing bed-wetting moments and accidents. Since agrimony is non-toxic and has shown no signs of having negative effects on health, children have been using it for generations with no side effects or issues.

Skin Health: When you are suffering from blemishes, pimples, rashes, acne, psoriasis, eczema, or any other skin condition, you can topically apply agrimony to the affected area and it can help to alleviate the issue. Agrimony can also be taken orally for the same effect. Agrimony works on irritation as well as blood eruptions that happen beneath the skin, like blotching and easy bruising due to its astringent properties.

Detoxify the Body: Agrimony’s active ingredients, such thiamin, quercitrin, and catechins, have been directly linked to liver and gallbladder health. By optimizing the function of the liver and gallbladder, the body can more easily eliminate toxins that have built up, thereby preventing more serious health issues and promoting overall metabolic efficiency.

Hair and Nail Strength: Silicic acid is also found in agrimony, and this unique compound is known to significantly boost the strength, appearance, and overall health of the nails and hair, preventing easy breakage or a dull appearance. It may not seem like the most important “health benefit”, but every little bit helps!

Anti-Cancer Effects: Although research on the anti-cancerous effects of agrimony are still under consideration in various research studies, the potential of certain catechins and antioxidant compounds found in this perennial genus could contribute to treatments for cancer. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, the dangerous byproducts of cellular respiration that can cause chronic diseases like cancer by causing health cells to mutate. The high count of antioxidants in agrimony bode well for this research.

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