Agrimonia eupatoria

Rosaceae

Agrimony, Sticlewort, Church Steeples

Grows to 1.5m tall. They grow from underground rhizomes. They have dark green pinnate deciduous leaves with serrated margins and hairy surfaces. They bare many small yellow flowers up stalks. Flowers have a mild apricot scent.The seed pods are also hairy. 

Prefers shade to semi-shade, mild to warm weather. Dies down in cold weather.

Uses

Used as a yellow dye, as a bath additive, or as a skin lotion. 
May aid in controlling symptoms of asthma, can be applied to wounds to assist healing, and has possible sedative qualities and may reduce fever. There are also some indications of general radical scavenging and antioxidant activity.

Parts used: Foliage.

Properties: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. 

 

Culture

Prefers moist but well drained soils, but don't water the leaves. Grow with a surface mulch to maintain soil moisture. Generally very hardy.

Grow in the shade of larger plants. Said to grow well alongside lavender, sage, foxglove and evening primrose.

Propagation

Seed in spring, division in spring or autumn.

Cultivars

No information available at this time...

Plant Health

Few problems

More info

Chemistry: It is known to have high concentrations of flavanoids (flavan-3-ols, flavonols, flavones). It also contains phenolic acids, triterpine glycosides, kaempferol, volatile oils, and luteolin. 

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