Bilberry, Huckleberry, Whortleberry, to
name a few. Used by the Kashaya Pomo in Northern California for diabetes
and eye disorders. Mentioned in many older texts in Buryatia, Europe, China as
an herb valuable for it's powerful ability to correct many diseases of the
digestive system, circulatory system and eyes.
Agrimony contains tanin and a volatile,
essential oil. The English use it to make a delicious "spring" or "diet" drink
for purifying the blood. It is considered an especially useful tonic for aiding
recovery from winter colds and fevers. As agrimony also posseses an astringent
action, it is frequently used as an herbal mouthwash and gargle ingredient, and
externally in the form of a lotion to minor sores and ulcers. It has also been
recommended, as a strong decoction, to cure sores, blemishes, and
pimples.
Agrimony tea is a gentle blood
purifier. Infuse 1 teaspoon dried agrimony root, leaves, or flowers in
cup of boiling water for 15 minutes. Strain and flavor with honey and a little
licorice root if desired. Take up to 1 cup per day. |