Common agrimony
The common agrimony is one of the plants of the family called Rosaceae; in Latin the name of this plant will be as follows: Agrimonia cupatoria Ldb.
As for the name of the common agrimony family itself, in Latin it will be: Rosaceae Juss.
Description of agrimony
The common agrimony is a perennial herbaceous plant, the stem of which is rough and erect. The leaves of such a plant will be intermittently pinnate, and the yellow flowers will form a rather long, spike-shaped inflorescence. The calyx of the common agrimony is endowed with five petals and is five-partite. The fruit of this plant is an achene.
Under natural conditions, the common agrimony is found on the territory of the European part of the former Soviet Union. For growth, this plant prefers shrubs, lawns, forest roads and dry slopes.
Description of the medicinal properties of agrimony
The common agrimony is endowed with very valuable healing properties, and it is recommended to use the entire above-ground part of this plant for medicinal purposes. The presence of such valuable healing properties should be explained by the composition of the herb of this plant: bitter substances, acids, tannin, tannins and fragrant oil.
As for traditional medicine, this plant has been used here since ancient times. Agrimony will be endowed with very effective choleretic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. For this reason, this plant is indicated for use in various diseases of the gallbladder, gastric diseases, gingivitis, stomatitis, hemorrhoids, rheumatism and skin diseases. In the form of steams, teas and infusions, agrimony should be used; externally, this plant is used for washing and rinsing.
In the form of tea, this plant is indicated for use in various diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract and gall bladder. In the form of an infusion or for rinsing, agrimony is used for various diseases of the oral cavity, and for wounds on the skin it is recommended to use it as a compress from a herbal decoction.
In addition, this plant is used as a hemostatic agent and for poorly healing wounds. For stomach upsets and migraines, an infusion made from agrimony leaves should be used. As a topical remedy, this plant is used for sprains, swellings, and bruises. To do this, prepare a highly effective mixture consisting of crushed agrimony leaves, wheat bran, and vinegar, taken in equal proportions. The resulting healing mixture should be simmered over low heat until a homogeneous mass is formed. This medicinal mixture should be applied as a hot compress both morning and evening until complete recovery.
As an adjunct to diarrhea and rheumatism, an infusion should be made from the aerial parts of agrimony, including the woody stems. In addition, this remedy is also used for various liver and gallbladder ailments. Externally, this agrimony-based remedy is used as a wash for dermatitis, bladder atony, nocturnal enuresis, furunculosis, and inflammatory diseases of the nose and throat. When used correctly, these agrimony-based remedies are very effective.
