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About- Agrimony is in the rose family. It is found near fences and hedges in England. It bears yellow flowers with egg shaped petals. It has a hairy stem and lets off a scent similar to an apricot, but not as sweet.
Typical Preparations- powder, tea, oil, decoction
Parts used- Ariel (everything exposed to air) Harvest before or during Summer flowering.
Therapeutic Actions: Astringent, digestive, cholagogue, hepatic, carminative, anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, vulnerary, calming
Uses: aids in digestion, improves respiratory health, improves bladder control, improves skin health, improves hair & nails, detoxifies the body, potential anti-cancer, helps with sore throat, upset stomach, mild diarrhea, fluid retention, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), corns, warts, heart tonic, sedative, antihistamine, diabetes, gallbladder issues, bleeding, tuberculosis.
Dosage: 1-2 tsp per 1 cup of boiled water to make a tea. Drink up to 6 times per day. 1-4 ml of tincture up to 3 times per day.
Caution! may interact with blood thinners, diabetes medication, medicine used to lower blood pressure. 
Be sure to ask your doctor or natural health doctor before taking any herbs, tinctures, capsules, teas, supplements.
ALERT- HEMP- AGRIMONY is toxic! It has dangerous levels of the carcinogenic and highly toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Do not use.
USES:
DIGESTION: Agrimony is an anti-inflammatory agent. It has been used to eliminate digestive and gastrointestinal issues. By reducing irritation and inflammation in the gut, it helps sooth the stomach.
Respiratory health- Agrimony reduces inflammation. It is used to improve respiratory conditions such as coughs, cold, and flu. It can help speed up the healing process. Bladder- Agrimony is an astringent. It has been used to help with bladder control. It has been given to children for many years with no known issues.
Skin health- applying Agrimony topically has been known to help with pimples, rashes, acne, excema, psoriasis, and blemishes. Agrimony is an astringent. People with Cutaneous Porphyria accumulate a chemical called porphyrin on their skin. This makes them sensitive to sunlight. Research suggests that crushing Agrimoy and taking by mouth 3-4 times per day reduces sores on skin exposed to sunlight.
Hair & Nails- Agrimony has Silicic Acid which is known to significantly boost the strength, appearance, and overall health of the hair and nails. Helps prevent breakage and dull appearance.
Detoxify- Some active ingredients in Agrimony have been directly linked to helping with the gallbladder and liver health. With the gallbladder and liver being at optimum health, the body is able to eliminate toxins that have built up, thus preventing other major health issues and helping promote overall metabolic efficiency.
Anti-cancer- A research article on Basil Cell Carcinoma suggests that the leaves and seeds of Agrimony were used topically against various health issues like cancer and ulcers. In a publication in the Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Technology (https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/74a2/853bf94e2b43d027c86497245cb80163caf5.pdf) suggest that an Agrimony extract has anti-tumor properties. Agrimony possibly has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. It may protect against free radical damage linked to cancer. Furthur studies are needed to explore anti-cancer potential.
Diabetes- the active components of Agrimony moderate glucose and insulin processes in the body better than any other natural treatments.
Tuberculosis- at the beginning of the last century, due to its astringent effect, Agrimony was recommended for Tuberculosis.
Due to its antibacterial effect, uses are: diarrhea, chronic hepatitis, gastroenteritis, upset stomach.
Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, uses are: inflammation, sore throat, angina, rheumatic pain, gout, thrush for babies. It also has a diuretic effect which can help prevent kidney stones and urinary sand. It helps with bed-wetting and incontinence. Helps with fluid retention. Agrimony stimulates digestion and regulates the function of the spleen.
Agrimony has many useful benefits. It helps with many health issues. There are some precautions to take. Always do your research. Talk to your doctor or Natural Health Care Doctor before adding Agrimony to your routine. These statements are for educational purposes only. They are not FDA-approved. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure.
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs)
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.
Agrimony might lower blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking agrimony along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Agrimony is POSSIBLY UNSAFE during pregnancy because it might affect the menstrual cycle.
There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking agrimony if you are breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Diabetes: Agrimony might lower blood sugar levels. People with diabetes should monitor their blood glucose levels closely. If you have diabetes, it's best to check with your healthcare provider before starting agrimony.
Surgery: Agrimony might affect blood sugar levels, so there is a concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using agrimony at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Agrimony is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when used short-term. But large amounts of agrimony are POSSIBLY UNSAFE because agrimony contains chemicals called tannins.
Agrimony can make some people's skin extra sensitive to sunlight and more likely to burn.
Agrimony contains chemicals called tannins, which are thought to help conditions such as diarrhea.
Agrimony is used for sore throat, upset stomach, mild diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, gallbladder disorders, fluid retention, cancer, tuberculosis, bleeding, corns, and warts; and as a gargle, heart tonic, sedative, and antihistamine.
Agrimony is applied directly to the skin as a mild drying agent (astringent) and for mild skin redness and swelling (inflammation). Some chemicals taken from agrimony are used to fight viruses.
WHAT OTHER NAMES IS AGRIMONY KNOWN BY?
Agrimone, Agrimonia, Agrimonia eupatoria, Aigremoine, Aigremoine Eupatoire, Church Steeples, Churchsteeples, Cockeburr, Cocklebur, Common Agrimony, Da Hua Long Ya Cao, Eupatoire-des-Anciens, Fragrant Agrimony, Francormier, Herba Agrimoniae, Herbe-de-Saint-Guillaume, Herbe de Sainte Madeleine, Philanthropos, Soubeirette, Sticklewort, Thé des Bois, Thé du Nord, Toute-Bonne.
Agrimonia, commonly known as agrimony, is a genus of 12–15 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with one species also in Africa.