Agrimony is a common herb that belongs to the rose family. There are about 15 species of the plant found in various parts of the world. The plant requires regular watering and mild sunlight to grow and thrive. It has bright yellow flowers and the leaves are bigger at the bottom and decrease in size by the end of the stem.
Over time, various benefits of the plant have been discovered and these have been adapted to benefit humans in more than one way. Here are a few benefits of the agrimony herb that have been proven worldwide and also considered moderately safe, when used under guidance.
Extracts from agrimony can be applied topically on minor wounds, abrasions and sores. The anti-inflammatory nature of agrimony makes it beneficial here.
It is used in various anti aging formulas as a herbal extract to prevent wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots and other signs of aging. It is also used to clear the under eye patches, dark circles and other problems pertaining to the eye, like conjunctivitis.
Used with calendula, it acts as a great remedy for various skin problems like acne and pimples. Besides, mixed in tincture form with calendula, it helps purify blood and give a clean and fair complexion.
Agrimony tea is beneficial to cleanse the system and promote healthy hair growth. Hair loss problems can be minimized.
The tea, when cooled can also be applied to the hair as a rinse after shampoo to detangle, soften and condition the hair.
For many, application of agrimony tea on hair has showed benefits like preventing the hair color from fading and keeping the natural sheen intact though no substantial proof has been found yet.
Popularly used as a gastro-intestinal tonic that can relieve one of constipation, loose motions and other stomach disorders, it is beneficial for curing UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) and induces frequent urination in kids. Thus bed wetting, adult incontinence and bladder leakage problems are kept away.
The astringent values of the plant make it a widely used natural ingredient in mouthwash and gargles made for acute throat infections and inflamed gums.
Diabetes, tumor growth inhibition, hypertension, typhoid, dysentery and staph infection can be cured using agrimony’s medicinal properties.
Cardiovascular problems (a few) can be helped with agrimony because it is beneficial to enlarge the heart and lungs.
It is full of healthy nutrients that are necessary to keep the body healthy and fit. It especially maintains colon, liver, kidneys and intestine in good shape.
It contains tannins, a mild astringent that tones the mucus membranes. Thus it helps alleviate asthma, cough and bronchitis’ symptoms. It is also a cure for peptic ulcers.
It stimulates B cells in the body to produce antibodies – these strengthen the body, keep anemia at bay and also strengthen the immune system. The plant is very rich in silica, Iron, flavonoids and vitamins K and B.
Agrimony is beneficial in several ways but should be used as per guidance only. Extra dosage of the plant in any form should be avoided because of its high tannin content. Lactating and pregnant women should not consume agrimony in any form as it affects the menstrual Cycle. It affects the blood glucose levels and is not recommended for a month before and after any kind of surgery.