Agrimony Tea


Agrimony Tea

Agrimony, from the Greek Argemone meaning healing to the eyes; the herb was well known to the Greeks as a wound herb. Find it a sunny spot along the garden fence watch for the small, 5 petaled, yellow flowers to rise up in bright terminal spikes in the summer, signaling it is ready for harvest. Agrimony is the wallflower of the rose family and does not garner as much attention as its showy rose sisters, yet has much practical value for the herbalist. It acts as a mild astringent gentle enough for everyday use for the whole family, including children.

Agrimony has a pleasantly mild lemon flavor that works well as a single tea and blends smoothly with raspberry, lemon balm, and rose hips.

Cautions: Safe and non-toxic in moderate amounts. Excessive use could aggravate constipation.
Ingredients:
Agrimony *
Recipe Instructions: Herbal Tea :Use 1 teaspoon of dried herb to each cup hot water. The longer you let it steep, the more tannins are extracted. Make a stronger decoction for external use in baths and skin washes Drink 2 to 3 cups per day

Tags and Uses for this Remedy

  • Bed Wetting/incontinence :Incontinence affects the young and the old, women, men and children.
  • Bladder Infection (UTI) :Drinking herbal teas is a time tested method of combating bladder and urinary tract infections.
  • Children :Safety and common sense are the first things to keep in mind when using home remedies and herbs to treat small children and babies.
  • Cuts & Wounds : Knowing how to use simple home remedies for healing and disinfecting cuts and scrapes an important part in taking care of your family and yourself.
  • Diarrhea : Occasional bouts of diarrhea can be safely treated with home remedies, which are often more effective than store bought ones.
  • Herbal Teas :Herbal Tea - This method is commonly referred to as a standard brew., or herbal infusion. Herbal tea making is just as much of an art as it is a science
  • Infection :Herbal remedies are effective, safer, and cost less to use than synthetic compounds and antibiotics.
  • Menorrhagia :Make your own herbal teas to ease heavy menstrual bleeding and curb heavy or excessive menstrual flow from common, inexpensive herbs you can grow at home.
  • Parasites/worms :Parasites and worms in humans can be the cause of intestinal discomfort, bloating gas and chronic constipation.
  • Sore Throat :Herbal teas, steams, and gargles are the perfect vehicles for delivering powerful herbal medicine right where you need it for a sore throat
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