Health Benefits
Avicenna (980-1037), a Persian physician and philosopher, wrote about the uses of hemp agrimony as a medicinal plant. This herb also was used by Arabic practitioners of herbal medicine in the early Middle Ages, primarily as an invigorating tonic and detoxifying agent.
The plant contains flavonoids, a benzofuran (Euparin), phenols, tannins, resin, and inulin. The essential oil extracted from hemp agrimony contains Thymol, Azulene, Cymene to name a few.
Now, let’s see the benefits!
Boosting the immune system
Kidneys and urinary tract
Immune System
Bones and joints
Skin
Insect and mold repellent
Boosting the immune system
Cymene seems to have antiviral properties and the water-soluble polysaccharides found present in the herb are thought to stimulate the immune system in a positive way.This herb has been used as an herbal remedy for viral infections such as colds and flu. Additionally it has been used to treat fever.
Kidneys and urinary tract
The plant can be used as a diuretic, helping the kidneys work properly and stimulating the excretion of toxins through the kidneys.
Digestive system
Hemp agrimony may be used internally as an herbal tea to increase appetite, for indigestion, for increasing the bile flow and helping the liver to function properly as well as helping with gallbladder inflammation, and gallstones.The root of the plant can act as both laxative and diuretic. Ingested in large doses the herb can be strongly laxative but in small doses, it can, in combination with other herbs, be used for constipation.
Bones and joints
Hemp agrimony is also used to treat rheumatic disorders such as rheumatism and arthritis, due to it’s anti-inflammatory effects and diuretic effects, helping the body get rid of the toxins that cause rheumatic pain trough urine.
Skin
External uses of hemp agrimony, in the form of extract, include treatments of minor skin infections, bleeding, bruising and wounds.
Insect and mold repellent
The leaves have been added to bread to prevent mold growth and vegetable juice made from the leaves has been rubbed into the fur of animals as an insect repelling agent.