Species: Agrimonia eupatoria
Group: Oversensitivity to influences and ideas
Keywords: Hide problems behind a cheerful face. Make light of worries and pain.
“A heart at peace gives life to the body” ~ Edward Bach
Agrimony is a medicinal perennial herb that is native to Europe and southwestern Asia where it grows in damp meadows and pastures, along stream banks, and among shrubs. Curiously, it also grows in the waste area of a wool carding factory that was active during the 1800s in Massachusetts. The hook covered seeds may have been attached to the wool of sheep originally from Europe. Five petaled sunny yellow flowers are arranged atop a two-foot stalk covered with soft hairs. Agrimony blooms during the summer months. The dried leaves have been used for tea that can be helpful for digestion and to ease diarrhea.
Of Agrimony, Dr. Bach wrote, “The jovial, cheerful, humorous people who love peace and are distressed by argument or quarrel, to avoid which they will agree to give up much. Though generally they have troubles and are tormented and restless and worried in mind or in body, they hide their cares behind their humour and jesting and are considered very good friends to know. They often take alcohol or drugs in excess, to stimulate themselves and help themselves bear their trials with cheerfulness” – The Twelve Healers
Emotional disharmony indicating Agrimony:
- Inner dissatisfaction
- Hide problems behind humor
- Too cheerful during times of stress
- Mask anxiety behind a smiling face
- Sociable and seek company
- Use of food, alcohol, or drugs to escape mental turmoil
Positive character qualities of Agrimony:
- Genuine cheerfulness
- Communicate feelings openly
- Self-acceptance
- Inner peace and joy
Daily use of the Bach flowers provides gentle emotional support. Negative attitudes are transformed into positive virtues as the body’s self-curative potential strengthens emotional health and restores inner harmony.
“And may we ever have gratitude in hearts that the great Creator in all His glory has placed the herbs in the field for our healing.“ ~ Edward Bach