Health Benefits
Treats Menstrual Issues and wounds
Aids in Digestion
Controls Diabetes
Improves Respiratory Health
Bladder Control
Skin Health
Detoxifies the Body
Hair and Nail Strength
Anti-cancer Effectsh
Treats Menstrual Issues and wounds
One of the most well-known uses of agrimony is as a coagulant that can reduce bleeding in the body and help heal wounds. While menstruation isn’t a “wound”, agrimony can be administered orally to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding and reduce inflammation to make those difficult periods a bit more tolerable.
Aids in Digestion
As an anti-inflammatory agent, agrimony has often bee used to eliminate digestive and gastrointestinal issues, particularly diarrhea and other irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. By reducing irritation and inflammation in the membranes and tissues of the gut, it can significantly soothe the stomach.
Controls Diabetes
Agrimony has long been studied for its potential anti-diabetic properties, which would be a huge step forward in solving one of the great medical mysteries of our generation. Apparently, the active components of agrimony moderate the glucose and insulin uptake processes in the body better than many other natural diabetic treatments.
Improves Respiratory Health
In a similar way as reducing inflammation in the gut, agrimony is also widely used to improve respiratory conditions that may involve inflammation, such as sore throats, chronic coughing, bronchitis, and other sinus issues. For colds, coughs, and flu, it can be an effective way to speed up the recovery and healing process.
Bladder Control
When we are very old and very young, bladder control is a major issue. The astringent quality of agrimony makes bladder control easier, eliminating those embarrassing bed-wetting moments and accidents. Since it is non-toxic and has shown no signs of having negative effects on health, children have been using it for generations with no side effects or issues.
Skin Health
When you are suffering from blemishes, pimples, rashes, acne, psoriasis, eczema, or any other skin condition, you can topically apply agrimony to the affected area and it can help to alleviate the issue. It can also be taken orally for the same effect. It works on irritation as well as blood eruptions that happen beneath the skin, like blotching and easy bruising due to its astringent properties. It is also highly useful for treating wounds and helping the healing process of the skin.
Detoxifies the Body
Agrimony’s active ingredients, such thiamin, quercitrin, and catechins, have been directly linked to liver and gallbladder health. By optimizing the function of the liver and gallbladder, the body can more easily eliminate toxins that have built up, thereby preventing more serious health issues and promoting overall metabolic efficiency.
Hair and Nail Strength
Silicic acid is also found in agrimony, and this unique compound is known to significantly boost the strength, appearance, and overall health of the nails and hair, preventing easy breakage or a dull appearance. It may not seem like the most important “health benefit”, but every little bit helps!
Anti-cancer Effects
Although research on the anti-cancerous effects of agrimony is still under consideration in various research studies, the potential of certain catechins and antioxidant compounds found in this perennial genus could contribute to treatments for cancer. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, the dangerous byproducts of cellular respiration that can cause chronic diseases like cancer by causing healthy cells to mutate. The high count of antioxidants in it bodes well for this research.