Agrimonia eupatoria
 
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a classic European herb and an herbaceous member of the rose family. It grows in slender spikes of yellow, sweet‑scented flowers that mature into burr‑like seed pods in autumn. Long prolific throughout England, agrimony has been valued in European folk herbalism for centuries and was even used historically to dye wool.
Cut and sifted for easy blending, this versatile botanical features soft green leaves, floral tips, a lightly sweet aroma, and a gentle earthy bitterness. Its scent is often compared to apricots—pleasant, but not overly sweet. Elizabethan herbalists sometimes called the plant philanthropos, perhaps for its beneficial reputation or because its clinging seeds “gift” next year’s plants to anyone who brushes past.
The dried aerial parts are well suited for infusions, herbal tea blends, extracts, and topical preparations, making agrimony a reliable staple for formulators, tea makers, and herbalists seeking a time‑honored herb with broad traditional appeal.
 
Precautions: No known precautions. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.