The Magickal Properties of Agrimony

August 30, 2024 Rebecca Haynes

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a perennial herb known for its tall, slender spikes of small, yellow flowers. It typically grows between 30-100cm tall; however, it can reach 1.5m given the right conditions.

Habitat and Growing Conditions

Native Range: Agrimony is native to Europe but is also found in temperate regions of North America and Asia. It has adapted well to a wide range of environments.
Preferred Habitat: Agrimony commonly grows in grassy fields, along roadsides, in
open woodlands, and on the edges of forests. It prefers sunny or lightly shaded areas.
Soil: The plant thrives in well-drained soil, particularly in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. It can tolerate poor soil quality but will grow more vigorously in richer, loamy soils.
Watering: Agrimony is relatively drought-tolerant once established and does not require excessive watering. However, it does best with regular moisture, especially in the early stages of growth.
Temperature: It prefers temperate climates and can withstand cold winters, making it a hardy plant for many regions.
Propagation: Agrimony can be propagated by seed or by dividing established clumps in early spring or autumn. The seeds can be sown directly in the garden or started indoors before the last frost.

Belonging to the Rose family, Agrimony is often used in the mundane world as an herbal medicine. It is valued for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, Agrimony derives its name from Argemone (a word given by the Greeks to plants that are healing for the eyes) and the name Eupatoria (a reference to Mithridates Eupator, a king who was renowned as a concoctor of herbal remedies).

It was also once used as a tea substitute or addition to tea for its aroma which is reminiscent of spicy apricot. A yellow dye can also be produced from the flowers of Agrimony.

Aside from its mundane uses, Agrimony also has a long history of use in magickal practices and is associated with protection and sleep in folklore and magical practices. In fact, in the middle ages, Agrimony was said to possess the power of heavy sleep if placed under one’s pillow. It was said that the individual would sleep until the Agrimony was removed!

The Magickal Properties Of Agrimony:

Folk Names: Church Steeples, Cockeburr, Cocklebur, Common Agrimony, Garclive, Ntola, Philanthropos, Stickwort, Umakhuthula

Part Used: The herb

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Jupiter (Flowering top of Agrimony), Saturn (Root of Agrimony)

Element: Air

Powers: Peace, Protection, Sleep

Some of the magickal properties of Agrimony include:

Protection: Agrimony is said to protect against goblins, evil and poison. It offers powerful protection from dangerous spirits and is used in defensive magick against ongoing magickal attacks.
Break Hexes- Agrimony has a long history of use as an herb for removing hexes and reversing spells.
Deflecting Magickal Attack- Agrimony not only breaks hexes, but it also reverses them, sending the negative energy back to the person who cast it and sealing it there. Agrimony is said to be particularly good at combating magickal attacks that have already been put into motion.
Detect Witches- Agrimony was one of the herbs used to detect the presence of witches.
Ward Off Nightmares- Placed under the pillow, Agrimony is said to ward off
nightmares and intrusive spirits.
Cause Sleep & Go Undetected- Agrimony has a long history of usage to induce sleep. It is also said to be able to help you move about unnoticed when you wish to remain so.
Strengthening One’s Aura- Agrimonies use as a healing plant in the mundane world (halting bleeding and healing wounds) is the reason it is considered an ideal plant for restoring the aura when trauma has occurred. It aids in strengthening one’s energetic field, providing protection and healing on an energetic level.

How To Use Agrimony For Magick

Burn dried Agrimony as a loose incense in a censer/ thurible to cleanse an area of negativity and bad spirits.
Magickal sachets- Add Agrimony to protection sachets and carry with you to protect from negative energies and spirits.
Witch Detection Sachet- Place Agrimony, Rue, Maiden Hair, Broom Straw & Ground Ivy in a sachet and carry it to detect witches.
Home protection- Bury Agrimony near the boundaries of your home to repel evil spirits, intruders and unwanted guests.
Add to protection spells- Agrimony can be used alone or added to protection spells to increase their potency.
Use as a Tea- In her book “Plant Witchery”, Juliet Diaz says that “if you want
Agrimony to speak to you in your dreams, drink a tea made with just a sprig of Agrimony, a tsp of Lemon Balm & a tsp of Valerian Root”. Drink this before retiring for the night and see what Agrimony has to tell you.
Warding- Use the powdered root of Agrimony to create powerful protective wards.
Return to Sender Spells- Due to its ability to seal (wounds etc), Agrimony is the ideal plant ally in return to sender spells. It will not only return the negative intentions, but it will also keep them there.

The Magickal benefits of this herb are not set in stone. These magickal benefits are from a Eurocentric viewpoint, as is my personal background and what I am familiar with.

Do your own research before working with each ingredient always and consult sources from your own ancestral background. What is right for me in my situation, may be completely wrong for you.

Let us know what you think about this fantastic plant. Do you grow it? If so, what has been your experience with it? Do you use it for mundane purposes, magickal purposes, or both? We'd love to hear your experiences.

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