Hemp agrimony

Eupatorium cannabinum

Traditionally attributed effects: hemp agrimony fever-reducing, diuretic, laxative, promotes bile, expectorant, stimulates the immune system; boneset induces sweating, antispasmodic; gravel root soothing diuretic, antirheumatic, promotes menstruation.

Safety notes

Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Preparation

Hemp agrimony: tincture 5 drops frequently for feverish colds, tea for rheumatism and constipation; boneset: lukewarm tea every half hour for flu.

Use in traditions

Hemp agrimony grows along water. In European folk medicine it was used for feverish colds and as a laxative. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can damage the liver, and is therefore not recommended for internal use.

Applications

Use by tradition

How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.

Herbal medicine worldwide

Attributed effects

Hemp agrimony fever-reducing, diuretic, laxative, promotes bile, expectorant, stimulates the immune system; boneset induces sweating, antispasmodic; gravel root soothing diuretic, antirheumatic, promotes menstruation.

Preparation and amount

Hemp agrimony: tincture 5 drops frequently for feverish colds, tea for rheumatism and constipation; boneset: lukewarm tea every half hour for flu; gravel root: root decoction for menstrual pain and urinary tract infections; gravel root not in pregnancy.

Ways to prepare herbs: Tea (infusion)Decoction Tincture

Sources

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