Agrimony

Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria (Rose Family)
This herb is a nontoxic astringent which is especially safe for children. It has tonic and diuretic properties.Traditionally it has been used for treating bed-wetting, bleeding, coughs, diabetes and diarrhea. It's also useful for jaundice & liver problems.Agrimony contains a compound called agrimophol which causes parasites to lose their grip on on tissue lining so they can be evacuated.While it is useful in treating diarrhea, it may aggravate constipation. Agrimony stimulates the production of immune bodies called B cells. Certain types of cancers like ovarian cancer and chronic leukemia deplete these B cells. Agrimony may offer an immunostimulant benefit in such cases.

This herb can be obtained individually in bulk for making teas or in capsules. This is a nice herb to have on hand for children's ailments.

You can buy organic bulk agrimony at:
Mountain Rose Herbs

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