Agrimonia (EUPATORY AGRIMON) It is a perennial plant from Europe, Western Asia and North Africa that has been naturalized in most of the US and Canada.

It grows in open areas, fields and wastelands and hedges. The yellow flower spikes appear in a fleece stem about 30 cm high towards the middle of the summer and continue until September.

The seeds that follow are contained in some cases similar to abrojos, which adhere to everything. The leaves are hairy and teeth and are divided pinnately, with less divisions into the smaller lower leaves. The leaves are hairy, with more fluff in the lower part, which gives the underside a silver appearance.

The root is a black woody rhizome. The entire plant has a sweet citrus aroma.

Other names Common Agrimonia, Cocklebur, Cocklebur, Church Steeple, Stickwort, Sticklewort, Philanthropos, Ackerkraut, Agrimonia, Funffing, Herbe de Saint-Guillaume, Liverwort, Acrimony, Harvest Lice, Aigremoine, Odermennig, Agrimonia, Herba Agrimoniae, Agrimoniae, Agrimoniae, Agrimoniae Herba, Burr Calandula, Garclive, Fairy Wand

History and folklore

The name Agrimonia probably comes from the Greek HypmoonePlant used for the treatment of cataracts, although agrimonia is not usually used for this purpose.

The Anglo -Saxon called it Garclive and used it to treat wounds, skin spots, warts and snake bites. An old Herbal remedy used a mixture of agrimonia, human blood and crushed frogs to treat internal bleeding.

FolkloreDescription Protection challenge believed that the agrimonia had protective properties curative curativase used in poultices to heal wounds. FOLKLA FOLKLA FOLMONIA ASOCIATION It was associated with fairy Negative energy and curses.Table 1: Folklore and legends

Agrimonia has been considered magical for a long time, and one of its first common names is «fairy wand». In a witchcraft held in Scotland in the 18th century, agrimonia was mentioned as a witch’s cure for people who suffered inexplicable diseases.

Spread

Agrimonia grows well in most North America. It is a perennial herb that must be sown in winter, or it can be stratified by putting it in the fridge a couple of weeks before planting it in spring. Agrimonia seeds are suitable for mid -winter plantation ceremonies.

The agrimonia prefers a well drained soil and a total or partial sun, and tolerates the periods of drought.

Collection and storage

Agrimonia can be harvested in the middle of summer or when the flowers have just flourished. Cut the whole plant and Cuélguela outside to dry. Or start the leaves when necessary.

Agrimonia is an invading perennial plant, so you will have to watch it so that it does not take over you.

Magical attributes

Agrimonia is male and according to Nicholas Culpeper is associated with the planet Jupiter and the cancer sign is also associated with the air element.

Agrimonia is useful for spells for those who need to explore their true feelings and help balance emotions applied to a situation.

Magicod -description Protection The Agrimonia was used in spells and rituals Protector to terrify negativity, he believed that he banished negative energy and evil forces. The divinatory practicesTable 2: Magical attributes

The plant is also used in protection spells uses to help build a psychic shield, reduce the influence of alien negativity and banish negative energies and spirits. It is said to reverse harmful bouncing spells in the sender. Using in all bags can also be burned in banishment rituals or as washing to clean the body. You can also burn in exile rituals or as washing to clean the aura.

It is especially useful in healing magic, since it enhances the strength of all healing spells, especially at a distance. You can use it in a ritual bath before starting, such as washing for your tools, burn it as an offering or fumigant or decorate your altar with it.

The agrimonia can be added to the pillows or placed under the pillow to guarantee a night of deep sleep and without dreams. This is especially useful for those who have too many problems to sleep properly. It is an ancient traditional use of this grass, as collected in a traditional rhyme of ancient English:

If you read under Mann’s Heed,
He Shal Sleepyn as he was made;
He will never sleep or wake up
Until he is taken under his care.

Agrimony correspondences

It corresponds to the symbolic presentation of the outer

Domestic use

This plant works well in a perennial plants. It also produces a yellow dye. The latest in the season the plant is later, the darker the dye will be.

This plant also contains a good amount of tannin and can be useful for tanning leather.

Healing attributes

Agrimonia is a non -toxic astringent especially safe for children. It is commonly used as a digestive tonic that relieves diarrhea and colic pain.

A tonic infusion, one to two teaspoons per cup of tea, three times a day (or prepare it to pitchers, adjusting the measurements accordingly, and save it in the fridge to drink it cold), it can be used as diuretic and for urinary and renal infections, for jaundice and liver ailments in general. Agrimonia is also a popular «spring tonic.»

Curativadesal Property and Digestiva Agrimonia It was used to favor digestion and relieve the indigestion of the inflammatories believed that it possessed anti -inflammatory properties of the agrimonia agrimonia was used as a diuretic to favor the flow of wound orinacuration used to help heal the wounds. respiratory health and relieve cough.Table 3: Healing Properties

The same infusion can also be used as a gargarism for throat irritation, especially useful for singers.

Agrimony is one of the traditional remedies of Bach’s flowers, used to contribute emotional balance to those who hide their feelings after humor and put the face of brave and to encourage self -acceptance.

Caution

If it is taken internally, the agrimonia will aggravate constipation, especially if taken together with Psilio powders such as Metamucil or together with raisin plums or Pasas Plums.

Culinary use

Agrimonia is a delicious aromatic infusion that can be taken hot or frost. Leave 1 teaspoon of dry leaves and flowers in a cup of hot water for 15 minutes. Add honey to taste.
Contains vitamins B3, K, Iron and Niacin