Agrimony Tea Benefits

Agrimony Tea is an infusion made from the agrimony herb of the rose family. Agrimony plant can be typically found near hedges and fences throughout England.

Agrimony bears yellow flowers with egg-shaped petals on spikes that emanate from hairy stems. Agrimony possesses a distinctive, pleasant scent that is usually compared to apricots but isn't as sweet. Agrimony tastes slightly bitter.

Back in the Elizabethan era, herbalists referred to Agrimony as 'philanthropos' perhaps mainly due to its beneficent properties as a medicine.

Agrimony Tea is valued for its antioxidant tannins and flavonoids. Agrimony Tea has been traditionally treated as a diuretic. It also acts as an astringent on wounds.

Agrimony Tea is typically made by using one cup of boiling water as a medium to infuse one to two teaspoonfuls of the dried agrimony herb (coming from the leaves and flowers) for about ten to fifteen minutes. Agrimony Tea can then be cooled and strained and can be used three times a day an herbal remedy.

Among the actions of Agrimony Tea are the following:

Agrimony Tea helps in the treatment of diarrhea.

Agrimony Tea aids digestion.

Agrimony Tea combats inflammation.

Agrimony Tea may help against viral infection.

Agrimony Tea may support liver function.

Agrimony Tea may be used to treat cough and sore throat.

Agrimony Tea may help treat conjunctivitis.

Agrimony Tea may help in treatment of vaginal discharges.


Caution however must be exercised by those who are under medication for low or high blood pressure. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must also avoid this due to effects in the menstrual cycle.