{"product_id":"agrimony-herb","title":"Agrimony Herb (Agrimonia eupatoria) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgrimony Herb \u003cem\u003e(Agrimonia eupatoria)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgrimony is one of the quiet treasures of European botanical tradition — a slender, graceful perennial of the rose family whose delicate yellow flower spikes have graced hedgerows, woodland edges, and meadows across Europe and western Asia for centuries. Gentle in character yet rich in botanical history, Agrimony has been a staple of European folk herbalism since at least the time of the ancient Greeks and appears in virtually every major European herbal from the medieval period onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Agrimony is certified organic, cut and sifted from the aerial parts harvested at peak flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agrimonia eupatoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae (Rose family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agrimony, Common Agrimony, Church Steeples, Sticklewort, Cocklebur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial parts (leaves, stems, and flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried green herb with small yellow flower remnants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly aromatic, faintly apricot-like, slightly astringent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly bitter, slightly astringent, faintly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgrimonia eupatoria is a perennial herb that grows to about 60–90 cm in height, producing pinnate leaves with alternating large and small leaflets, and tall slender spikes of small five-petaled yellow flowers that bloom from June through August. The plant is found throughout Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, growing in dry grasslands, hedgerows, and the edges of woodlands. Its hooked fruits cling readily to passing animals and clothing, aiding in seed dispersal. The genus name \u003cem\u003eAgrimonia\u003c\/em\u003e is believed to derive from the Greek \u003cem\u003eargemone\u003c\/em\u003e, a plant used for eye conditions, while the species epithet \u003cem\u003eeupatoria\u003c\/em\u003e honors Mithridates Eupator, the ancient king of Pontus renowned for his knowledge of botanical antidotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgrimony has been documented in European botanical literature since the time of Dioscorides and Pliny the Elder. It appears in Anglo-Saxon herbals, medieval European monastic medicine, and the writings of major herbalists including John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper, who described it as “a most admirable remedy.” It was used in traditional European folk medicine as a gentle, nourishing botanical and remains a popular herb in contemporary Western herbalism, particularly in the British herbal tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried herb in hot water for 10–15 minutes for a pleasant, mildly astringent tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol or glycerin extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with Meadowsweet, Chamomile, and Lemon Balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Agrimony maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584055869739,"sku":"SQ6540801","price":4.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1303738e-03fd-428a-9644-35b971a2728e.png?v=1764895457","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/agrimony-herb","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}