Agrimony - Agrimonia eupatoria


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Latin Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
Family: Rosaceae
Height: 30-50cm

Yellow flowers in July & August. A safe food for even very young animals.
Agrimony has been used in veterinary medicine for its haemostatic and alterative properties.

Constituents: Coumarins; flavanoids including apigenin and quercitin; glycosidal bitter; nicotinic acid; silicic acid; iron; vitamins B & K; Essential oils.

Actions: Astringent, tonic, diuretic, vulnerary, cholagogue.

Sources:  Agrimony Herb (International Shipping), Agrimony Herb (US/Canada) from Kalyx US

 Agrimony is included in the Galen's Garden's Hedgerow Herbs blend of 20 different herbs and wild plants.

   

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