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21. Herbal and Medicinal Plant
If you are pregnant or nursing: NEVER take any
herbs or supplements without first checking with
your doctor!
Never take any herb or supplement without your
doctor’s consent if you are pregnant, nursing or
trying to get pregnant. Never give herbs or health
supplements to children without first talking to their
doctor. The statements made in this book have not
been evaluated by the FDA. The herbs and
Figure 21.1 (Flower)
supplements mentioned are not intended to cure,
treat, diagnose or prevent disease. Always play it
safe.
Agrimony:
Scientific Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
Common Names: Common agrimony, church steeples or sticklewort
Family: Rosaceae
Part Used: Aerial parts
Habitat: Agrimony is native to Europe, but can also be found in temperate climate in most
parts of the Northern hemisphere.
Agrimony tea is soothing and good for sore throats. It is sometimes used by singers to gargle
with. This herb is used to refresh and clear the throat. Agrimony is sometimes used for loose
bowels as well. This herb is sometimes prescribed for fevers, digestive and bowel troubles,
coughs and asthma. It can be used externally for skin sores.
CAUTION: This herb may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and may increase the
risk of sunburn. Do not take if pregnant or nursing or if you are planning to have surgery
within two weeks.
Alfalfa:
Scientific Name: Medicago sativa
Common Names: Buffalo grass, Chilean clover, lucerne