Post by jadedsage on Oct 20, 2003 18:37:36 GMT -5
Agrimony Tea
Used to treat inflamed gums, sore throats, gallstones and diarrhea. The tea, if used topically, can also be used to treat conjunctivitis, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids as well as surface wounds and minor irritations.
Agrimony is native to Europe, it now can be found throughout North America. It is an herb that is potent in its abilities for healing. The tannins in Agrimony help tighten or constrict tissue, thus reducing bleeding.
Early history shows that the Anglo-Saxons used it to help staunch war wounds, and the Roman Scholar Pliny was known to prescribe it for stomach and liver ailments.
Applications
For sore throats and gums, use equal parts of dried sage and agrimony. Pour one cup of boiling water over one teasgirl thingy of the mixture. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Once the tea has cooled down, use as a gargle as needed throughout the day to relieve the symptoms.
For chronic gallstones:
1oz. Dried Agrimony
1 oz. Fennel seeds
1 oz. Dried dandelion leaves or dried dandelion root
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the 1-2 teasgirl thingys of the mixture and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain well. Drink 1 cup 2-3 times daily between meals for 5 days, then take two days off.
This blend can be a preventative measure. It cleanses and stimulates the liver and gallbladder.
For indigestion:
1 oz. Dried Agrimony
¾ oz. Calendula flowers
¾ oz. Dried Spearment
½ oz. Dried Licorice root
Make the tea in the same fashion as the previous tea. Drink 6 oz. at least 30 minutes before eating.
For high blood sugar:
1 ½ oz. dried Agrimony
¾ oz. dried Blueberry leaves
½ oz. dried Centaury
Again, make the tea as before. Drink 1-2 cups a day for 5 days then take two days off. The blueberry and agrimony are thought to lower blood sugar, and the centaury aids with digestion.
***NOTE***
Agrimony should only be used for short term ( 3-7 days) Avoid the herb completely if you suffer from liver or kidney problems, or are pregnant
Used to treat inflamed gums, sore throats, gallstones and diarrhea. The tea, if used topically, can also be used to treat conjunctivitis, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids as well as surface wounds and minor irritations.
Agrimony is native to Europe, it now can be found throughout North America. It is an herb that is potent in its abilities for healing. The tannins in Agrimony help tighten or constrict tissue, thus reducing bleeding.
Early history shows that the Anglo-Saxons used it to help staunch war wounds, and the Roman Scholar Pliny was known to prescribe it for stomach and liver ailments.
Applications
For sore throats and gums, use equal parts of dried sage and agrimony. Pour one cup of boiling water over one teasgirl thingy of the mixture. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Once the tea has cooled down, use as a gargle as needed throughout the day to relieve the symptoms.
For chronic gallstones:
1oz. Dried Agrimony
1 oz. Fennel seeds
1 oz. Dried dandelion leaves or dried dandelion root
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the 1-2 teasgirl thingys of the mixture and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain well. Drink 1 cup 2-3 times daily between meals for 5 days, then take two days off.
This blend can be a preventative measure. It cleanses and stimulates the liver and gallbladder.
For indigestion:
1 oz. Dried Agrimony
¾ oz. Calendula flowers
¾ oz. Dried Spearment
½ oz. Dried Licorice root
Make the tea in the same fashion as the previous tea. Drink 6 oz. at least 30 minutes before eating.
For high blood sugar:
1 ½ oz. dried Agrimony
¾ oz. dried Blueberry leaves
½ oz. dried Centaury
Again, make the tea as before. Drink 1-2 cups a day for 5 days then take two days off. The blueberry and agrimony are thought to lower blood sugar, and the centaury aids with digestion.
***NOTE***
Agrimony should only be used for short term ( 3-7 days) Avoid the herb completely if you suffer from liver or kidney problems, or are pregnant