Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

MEDICINAL:

• An infusion of the leaves is used to treat jaundice and other liver ailments,
• and as a diuretic.
• It is also used in treating ulcers, diarrhea, and skin problems.
• Externally, a fomentation is used for athlete's foot, sores, slow-healing wounds, and insect bites.

RELIGIOUS:

• Agrimony is used in protection spells,
• and is used to banish negative energies and spirits.
• It is also used to reverse spells and send them back to the sender.
• It was believed that placing Agrimony under the head of a sleeping person will cause a deep sleep that will remain until it is removed.

GROWING: Agrimony is grown throughout much of the United States and southern Canada. It is a perennial that reaches 2 to 3 feet tall, prefers full sun and average soils. Agrimony tolerates dry spells well.