Product Description
AGRIMONY HERB - Click link for comprehensive information regarding this herb
Agrimonium eupatorium L., Certified Organic; grain alcohol 60%, spring water. Strength 1:5.
Diuretic, anti-diarrheal, antiviral. Supports urinary tract and liver function. Used topically to heal sores and as a drawing agent.*
Summary: Agrimony teas are a traditional diuretic, but they are also a traditional treatment for diarrhea. Sipped slowly, the tannins in agrimony tea "tan" or cross-link proteins in the throat to form a barrier against infection and irritation. The great herbalist Culpepper (1652) recommended agrimony to treat sores by bathing and fomenting them with a decoction of this plant, and added, "The decoction of the herb, made with wine and drunk, is good against the biting and stinging of serpents . . . it also helpeth the colic, cleanseth the breath and relieves the cough. A draught of the decoction taken warm before the fit first relieves and in time removes the tertian and quartian ague.' It 'draweth forth thorns, splinters of wood, or any such thing in the flesh." Research published as recently as April 2005 tends to confirm Culpepper's use of agrimony to treat various environmental toxins. Agrimony extracts do seem to protect against viral infections in general and hepatitis B in particular, providing the tea is made with boiling, rather than merely hot, water. Agrimony prepared at any temperature may support liver function.
Precautions: There are no contraindications for use of up to 3 grams per day. Taking more than this amount for extended periods could aggravate constipation if it exists.
Suggested Use: Shake well. Twelve years and older, add 1-4 ml (15-60 drops) to a small amount of water and drink. Use 3-4 times daily as needed. To evaporate alcohol before drinking, add to a cup of heated water (no microwave!) and allow to sit for ten minutes before drinking. If an herb is appropriate for children, herb doses for children under 12 are typically 1/2 the adult dose; adjust by weight accordingly or check with a qualified practitioner.
*This statement not evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
