Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) has been a staple of traditional British and Celtic herbal medicine for centuries, growing wild along hedgerows, meadows and riverbanks - exactly where it has always belonged.

In Celtic and British folk tradition, Agrimony was considered a powerful protective herb. It was placed beneath pillows to encourage deep sleep and used in charms for healing wounds and warding off negative energies. Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th century herbalist, wrote warmly of its virtues for the liver and digestion - knowledge that traditional herbalists have carried forward ever since.

Agrimony has a pleasantly mild, slightly bitter and earthy flavour with subtle apricot-like sweetness and a gentle astringency. It is light and agreeable on the palate, easy to drink alone or blended with complementary herbs such as Chamomile or Meadowsweet.

A gentle but effective herb, Agrimony has traditionally been used to support digestive health, potentially easing bloating, mild diarrhoea and general digestive discomfort. It has long been valued as a tonic for the liver and gallbladder, supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.

With its naturally astringent qualities, Agrimony may help support the urinary tract and has traditionally been used to ease mild urinary complaints and support overall kidney health.

It has also been used traditionally as a gentle anti-inflammatory, and may offer support for sore throats when taken as a steeped infusion.