Agrimony

Agrimony, known as church steeples (Agrimonia eupatoria), is a herbaceous hardy perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa but is widespread in other northern temperate regions.

Also known as the “gunshot herb”, Agrimony has been used since medieval times to speed up wound healing and staunch bleeding. It is an excellent coagulant (a substance that causes blood or another liquid to coagulate), and as such was used to treat battlefield wounds.

Nowadays, this effect makes Agrimony useful for reducing bleeding in the body, including heavy menstrual bleeding. Its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties also help to alleviate menstrual discomfort caused by heavy periods.

Agrimony is a bitter tonic and mild diuretic helps with appendicitis, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach and intestinal ailments.

Infused as a tea it helps mouth, gum and throat infections.

It is not to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if on blood pressure medication.