Agrimony | Herbal Plant Benefits

Agrimony | Complete Herbal Guide 

Agrimonia, or agrimony as it’s commonly known, is a flowering plant type.  The Agrimony herb plant is often used for many ailments such as sore throats, upset stomachs, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, and acts a sedative and antihistamine.

The history of agrimony can be traced back to ancient times. The Greeks used agrimoney herb plants as a remedy for eye ailments. In fact, is name comes from the Greek word Argemone, which means “plant that heals the eye.” Anglo-Saxons used the herb to stop bleeding and heal wounds, while Chinese medicine frequently used agrimony to treat menstrual difficulties. During the middle ages, agrimony plants were often used as a sleep aids. Up until the late 19th century, agrimony herb was used throughout Europe and North America to treat skin conditions, sore throughs, coughs, and diarrhea.

What makes agrimony such a versatile plant?

Agrimony contains beneficial active compounds like catechin which is an antioxidant and thiamin, a B vitamin. The herbal plant also contains quercetin, an antioxidant, and an anti-inflammatory that gives agrimony its yellow color.

Tannin, also found in the plant acts as a natural astringent. This extremely useful herb is also composed of palmitic, silicic and ursolic acids. Recent studies have found that palmitic acid may help fight skin health issues, while silicic aid has been proven beneficial to hair, skin, and nails. Ursolic acid serves as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory.

Some of the active ingredients found in Agrimony, such as thiamin, quercitrin, and catechins, have been directly linked to both liver and gallbladder health. In one double-blind study of 80 people, it was found that agrimony protects the body against liver injury, as it helps lower lipids and eliminates toxins through its antioxidant activities.

Earlier, we mentioned that agrimony was used to help treat diabetes. This usage, in particular, has been well documented. In one study of mice, introducing agrimony into their diet countered the weight loss, excessive thirst, increased appetite, and hyperglycemia of diabetic mice. The study showed that if properly executed, agrimony simulated the effects of insulin due to its active compounds.

The Agrimony herb plant is a useful botanical to put at the top of your list, with its multitude of benefits. If you’re looking for a natural way to detox your liver, reduce internal bleeding or treat diabetes, it can be an excellent addition.

References

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29486131
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9797650