Bladder Infection
Herbs
Agrimony
( Agrimonia eupatoria)
Other Names:: : Church steeples, Cocklebur, Sticklewort
A perennial herb with yellow flowers, commonly used in traditional medicine for its astringent properties. An Astringent that helps stop urinary bleeding and diarrhea. Has an energetic effect on the nervous system and can help relieve emotional tension. Helpful for urinary tract infections and cystitis. Relaxes blood flow to the liver. In traditional Chinese medicine it helps constricted liver chi. SPECIFIC INDICATIONS: Atonic conditions of the urinary apparatus. Improves the tone of all mucous membranes.
Decoction: 4 -8 oz 4 times a day. Tincture: 5 drops - 3ml 3 times a day. Glycerite: 1/4 - 1 teaspoon, 3 times a day. Topically: Apply as needed a salve, ointment, or compress.
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Properties::
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antidiarrheal
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Hemostatic
Coagulation, wound healing
Vulnerary
Treats wounds
Ailments::
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Bladder
Bladder Infection
Bladder Weakness
Liver
Mucous Membranes
Stress
Tension
Urinary Disorders
Yeast Infection
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Gastrointestinal
Liver
Urinary