Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

infusion

Leaves and spikes of yellow flowers, dried, as a mild, slightly astringent tea with an apricot scent.

Origin

Europe and Asia

Season (United States)

June to August

Preparation

One teaspoon of dried leaves and flowers per cup steeps for five minutes in barely simmering water; it is strained and drunk.

Did you know?

In the Middle Ages, it went into “arquebusade water”, applied to wounds.