Agrimony

Action and Therapy. A mild tonic and astringent, indicated as abovementioned, and of considerable value in cystic catarrh and nephritic irritation from the presence of gravel. It is also sometimes used as a gargle, and internally for mucous profluvia from any of the mucous structures of the body. The infusion is especially useful. We have known it to give relief in abdominal pain due to faulty intestinal digestion. Dribbling of urine in old persons is said to be relieved by agrimony.

Therapy. The older physicians spoke very highly of the action of this remedy within the limits of the above indications. It is valuable in the treatment of erysipelas and scrofulous affections. It inhibits excessive action of the mucous membranes, giving tone to the mucous, tissues.

Properties and Uses. I. The roots are a bitter yet rather aromatic astringent, with some stimulating power. They are seldom used; but J. L. Steinberger, M. D., of Ohio, values them greatly in calculous difficulties. In the P.-M..

Description. Natural Order, Rosaceae. Agrimony is common along the roadsides and field-borders in many parts of America, Asia, and Europe. Stem one to three feet high, branched, hirsute; leaves interruptedly pinnate, with from three to seven lance-ovate leaflets from one and a half to three inches long; flowers yellow, about one-third of an inch in diameter, in dense spicate racemes from six to twelve inches long, blooming in July. It has long been known in medicine, and at one time enjoyed a fabulous reputation. It imparts its properties to water.