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Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

$12.50

Also known as Liverwort, Cockleburr, Sticklewort and Church Steeples, this herb is native to lowland areas across much of Europe and North Africa. It is found naturally on field and hedgerow edges. The small, stalkless yellow flowers are borne in a long terminal spike which can be up to 60cm tall or more, hence the name ‘Church Steeples’. Perennial.

9cm pot.

Photos: Kahikatea Farm

Cultivation

Agrimony can be grown in most average soil types, preferably alkaline, as long as they are free-draining. Full sun or part shade. Frost hardy.

Uses

Agrimony has a long history of medicinal use. In many parts of the world it is used as a cleansing spring tonic, or simply as a refreshing drink. It is usually prepared as a tea, made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems, either alone or mixed with black tea.

The leaves and root yield a yellow dye.

Medicinal Uses

The Egyptians used Agrimony in foot baths to ease tired feet, the ancient Greeks used it to treat ailments of the eyes as well as to cure diarrhoea and disorders of the gallbladder, liver, and kidneys. Since Anglo Saxon times it has been used it to treat wounds and erectile disfunction. Modern science has isolated active ingredients such as thiamin, quercitrin, and catechins, which can be directly linked to liver and gallbladder health and most recently it has been investigated for its potential to help manage diabetes. In modern herbalism it is used to settle digestive and respiratory issues arising from inflammation, for skin eruptions, to aid bladder control, and to improve nail and hair strength, due to the presence of Silicic acid contained in the plant.

Primary Actions: immuno-modulating, diuretic, detoxifying, astringent, coagulating, and anti-inflammatory

Parts Used: Leaves, flowers

Energetics: Drying, Cooling

History / Folklore / Further Info

In the early 16th century King Francis I of France ordered monks to develop a healing water from flowers and medicinal plants to treat wounds, infections and other skin injuries that were caused in battle. The most potent elixir was produced in Saint Anthony’s Monastery in Vercors, and contained Agrimony, amongst other herbs. The monks living there named this mixture of medicinal plant essences Arquebusade Water, after the firearm in use at the time. Apparently the ladies of the royal court also loved the product for its effect on their skin! Arquebusade Water has been so esteemed over the centuries that it has also been accepted as a means of payment, and the essence is still produced to this day.

Jo Says

Agrimony is one of a range of wildflowers we sell which are native to the chalk downs (hills) of Surrey and Sussex where I was brought up.

Shipping Advice

N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.

Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.

Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.

Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.

Medical disclaimer

Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.

We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.

Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.