Constituents: tannin, malic acid, pectin.
Action. Powerful astringent: root more than leaves. Anti-haemorrhage.
Uses: Diarrhoea, dysentery, infant’s irritable bowel, bleeding from colon or rectum. Appendicitis (tea, freely). Enteritis (tea and enema). Sore throat (gargle). Mouth ulcers. Frequent mouth-wash claimed to fasten loose teeth. Bleeding gums (leaves chewed).
Reported isolated anti-tumour effect (HHS Fong; J. Pharm. Sci., 61 (11), 1818, 1972) Combination: traditional. Equal parts dried leaves Agrimony and Blackberry; tea, 1 cup freely.
With Balm as a substitute for domestic tea.
Preparations: Tea. 1oz (30g) to 1 pint (500ml) boiling water, infuse 15 minutes; 1 cup freely. May be used also topically as an enema or wash for wounds.
Liquid extract. 2-4ml in water, thrice daily.
Tincture. 1-2 teaspoons thrice daily.