Agrimony, herb, cut, organic - 100g

Agrimonia eupatoria L., herb cut, controlled organic cultivation
Indication
Mild non-specific and acute diarrhoea; inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. External: mild superficial inflammation of the skin.

Use
As an infusion: pour 200 ml of boiling water over 1 teaspoon, infuse for 15 minutes, strain and drink.
As a decoction for gargling: Add agrimony to cold water and bring slowly to the boil, boil for a few minutes, strain and gargle.

Description of medicinal herbs

Agrimony
The agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) can be found almost everywhere in Northern and Central Europe, sometimes also in Southern Europe and even in Asia and North America. It belongs to the rose family and prefers dry meadows, roadsides and sparse bushes.

It was already a highly valued medicinal plant in ancient times. Today, it is used for diarrhoea, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, and superficial skin inflammations.

The ingredients in agrimony are tannins and bitter substances as well as essential oils, triterpenes, silicic acid, mucilage and flavonoids. Together, the agrimony's ingredients have a mucous membrane-protecting, wound-healing and pain-relieving effect. This means that agrimony can be used above all for mild, non-specific diarrhoea, inflammation of the mouth and throat, and for mild, superficial inflammation of the skin.

Use of agrimony
For internal use, we recommend a tea made from agrimony. Pour about 200 ml of boiling water over a teaspoon and let the mixture steep for about 15 minutes. Then strain the tea and drink it in small sips. For inflammations in the mouth and throat, you can also gargle with the tea. Tip: Gargling with agrimony tea can also provide relief from gum inflammation.

For external use, you can make a poultice with a watery decoction of the herb. Simply add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dried agrimony to cold water, heat and boil for a few minutes. You can then simply place the poultice on the skin areas to be treated.