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Water Hemp. Eupatorium cannabinum, L. Herb. German: Hanfwasserdost. French: Chanvre d’Eau. Italian: Canapa salvatica.

Chinese: Tse-lan. Indian: Allepa.

Constituents: flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, sesquiterpene lactones, volatile oil.

Action: anti-tumoral, diuretic, cathartic. Echinacea-effect to enhance immune system.

Uses: Blood impurities. Tumour. Internal use discouraged except by a general medical practitioner. Preparations. Tea: 1 teaspoon to each cup boiling water: infuse 15 minutes. Dose: half a cup, thrice daily.

Liquid Extract: 30-60 drops in water.

Externally as a poultice. HENBANE. See: HYOSCYAMUS. 

Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia

Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria. N.O. Rosaceae.

Synonym: Stickwort.

Habitat: Hedgerows, field borders and dry waste places.

Features ? One of our prettiest wild plants, the erect, round, hairy stem reaching a height of two feet. The numerous pinnate leaves, hairy on both sides, and 5-6 inches long, grow alternately, having 3-5 pairs of lanceolate, toothed leaflets, with intermediate smaller ones, and still smaller ones between these. The many small, star-like, bright yellow flowers are arranged in long, tapering spikes. The root is woody, and the seeds form little burs, the taste being astringent and slightly bitter.

Part used ? The whole herb.

Action: Acts as a mild astringent, tonic and diuretic, these qualities being useful in loose coughs and relaxed bowels.

Agrimony is an old remedy for debility, as it gives tone to the whole

system. It is administered as a decoction of one ounce to 1 1/2 pints water, simmered down to 1 pint, in half teacupful or larger doses, and may be sweetened with honey or black treacle if desired. The herb has been recommended for dyspepsia, but is probably only useful in this disorder when carefully combined with other more directly operating agents.... agrimony

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Agrimony Tea

Agrimony tea is widely known for its therapeutical properties and healthy contribution in healing several diseases. It is successfully used in popular medicine since the Elizabethan age, and is considered to cure a large array of medical problems. Agrimony Tea description Agrimony is a dark green plant, from the rose family, originating from the temperate regions of Europe, Canada and US. It possesses a distinctive scent, usually compared to apricots, but slightly bitter. In the Elizabethan era, herbalists largely used Agrimony due to its beneficent properties as a medicine. Agrimony tea is the infusion made from the abovementioned plant, valued for its antioxidant and astringent properties. Brewing Agrimony Tea To prepare Agrimony Tea:
  • Take 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried Agrimony leaves and flowers, for each cup of boiling water
  • Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes
  • Cool and strain
The resulting tea has a nice amber color and a slight bitter taste. Agrimony tea can be consumed three times a day, sweetened with licorice or honey. Agrimony Tea benefits Agrimony tea is widely known for its antioxidant and diuretic properties, but also for:
  • fighting inflammations
  • acting against viral infections
  • treating kidney diseases and related bladder disorders
  • aiding difficult digestions
  • improving the liver function
  • treating diarrhea both in adult and in child cases
  • helping in cases of excess vaginal discharges
  • fighting against rheumatism and arthritis
  • curing mild coughs and sore throats
Externally, Agrimony tea can be used as astringent for wounds, for washing the eyes in order to treat conjunctivitis and as gargle and mouth rinse. Agrimony Tea side effects Agrimony tea is not recommended to be drunk in case of blood pressure medication intake. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid this tea due to its influence on menstruation. There have been acknowledged instances in which Agrimony tea caused digestive problems, aggravating constipation. Agrimony tea is a healthy type of tea, recommended to people looking for a balanced diet and a mood enhancer.... agrimony tea

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Canadian Hemp

Apocynum cannabinum L. French: Apocyn. German: Hanfhundsgift. Italian: Apocino a fiori erbacei. Rhizome, root.

Action: expectorant, diuretic, diaphoretic, emetic. Contains cardiac glycosides. Action similar to strophanthus, digitalis and adonis. General medical practitioner use only.

Uses: cardiac dropsy, pleuritic effusion. Preparations. Liquid Extract: 0.05 to 0.25ml. Tincture: 0.2 to 0.5ml, in water. ... canadian hemp


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