Family Name: Rosaceae
Botanical Name(s): Agrimonia Eupatoria
Popular Name(s): Common Agrimony, Sticklewort, Cocklebur, Church
Steeples, Odermenning
Parts Used: The whole herb
Habitat: Agrimony is found abundantly throughout in Europe,
Canada and the United States.
Description: The deep green hairy Agrimony plant has an erect
cylindrical and slightly rough stem which grows to a height of 1 or 2
feet, sometimes more. The leaves are numerous and at the bases are often
7 or 8 inches long, but the upper leaves are generally only about 3
inches in length. The flowers are small, arranged closely on slender,
terminal spikes.
Uses: Agrimony is believed to cure jaundice and other liver
complaints. Agrimony is also considered as a very useful agent in skin
eruptions and diseases of the blood, pimples, blotches, etc. The herb is
effective to cure scrofulous sores when a strong decoction of its root
and leaves, mixed with honey or sugar is taken two or three times a day
continuously for several months.
