Agrimony and Joe Pye are two different plants. Please clarify. Lynn

If it is Agrimony, all parts of plant (except stem) cna be used for tea. Here's a linK:

Here is a link that might be useful: Altnature on Agrimony

I will try to post a pic real soon, so you can see what it looks like. In one of my herb books, Agrimony and Joe
Pye weed are named and listed as the same thing.
They are listed in the Eupatorium family, but I noticed there are a few kinds listed that are not ideal for consumption. So, hence the confusion!

Thanks,

Deb

Oh dear! When it comes to herbs, having only half the story (or half the name!) can be worse than having no information at all!! And sometimes dangerous, too.

Here are three herbs with the term 'eupatoria' or 'eupatorium' in their botanical names. There are many others, and each has its own list of medicinal purposes. I have given you information on how to make the teas for each I've mentioned, and their respective medicinal uses. It's Agrimony which makes the apricot flavoured tea, but like all herbal teas, it should not be used as a beverage - it's a medicine. I use it mainly for minor urinary tract infections.

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria): Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon dried leaves, flowers or roots, steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Take 1-2 tablespoons every 4-6 hours. Tincture: Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon at a time. Medicinal uses: An infusion of the leaves is used to treat coughs, sore throat, ulcers, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, vaginal discharges, excessive menstrual bleeding and bleeding from any part of the body, skin problems jaundice, hepatitis and other liver problems. It also acts as a diuretic. The roots and whole plant are boiled in milk to be used for diabetes and any attendant incontinence problems. A tea from the immature cockleburrs is drunk to soothe coughs and sore throat. Externally used to treat tinea, acne, sores, slow-healing wounds and insect bites. Useful in cases of anaemia, and a digestive tonic for the elderly and the debilitated. As a mouthwash, it is used to help remove tartar from the teeth. Often used to draw out thorns and splinters. Soak the area in the infusion for 30 minutes and the splinter should press out easily. A weak tea used as eyewash for burning, itchy eyes, conjunctivitis and blepharitis. A poultice of the leaves is used for migraines. A gargle is used by singers and speakers before a performance. Once used to treat leucorrhoea and gonorrhoea.

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum):Steep 1 teaspoon leaves in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drink while warm to produce sweating and gentle vomiting. For a stronger dose, boil together 30g plant and 2.5 litres water, until liquid is reduced to 600ml. Take 125ml in 600ml of water to produce instant vomiting. All parts of the plant are used. A cold infusion has tonic properties and is mildly laxative. A warm infusion if used to treat fever and symptoms of colds and flu. Especially used in treating night-sweats. It is used to treat arthritis and minor viral and bacterial infections.

Sweet Joe Pye (Eupatorium purpureum): : Put 1 teaspoonful of the herb in a cup of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Take three times a day. Tincture: Take 1-2 ml three times a day. An infusion of the leaves, or a decoction of the root, is used to treat urinary tract problems, including kidney stones, prostate enlargement, rheumatism, constipation, coughs, chest ailments, fever, and gout. It may also reduce cravings for nicotine.

Wow thanks again Daisy DW,.... you are very informed,.. and that is great for me,... a novice at these sorts of things. I am very leary of making teas from anything I am not 100% sure and comfortable about,... which is basically just comprises the mint family at this point! ;o)

I am pretty sure I have the Sweet Pye Weed - E. Purpureum.
I thought the sound of it tasting like apricots was appetizing, but if you say it is not really intended for that purpose, I will take your advice seriously.

Thanks again,

Deb

Daisy DW,

Here is a pic of my Agrimony/Joe Pye Weed. Maybe you can help me pin it down, to exactly which one it is in the family. A gourd plant has entangled itself around it on the right. They seem to be romantically involved,... so I didn't separate the two just yet,.... lol ;o)

Deb

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I have never seen Sweet Joe Pye, but it does have pinkish purple flowers like the one in your pic. It smells a bit like vanilla. Agrimony has yellow flower spikes, and the plant smells like apricots. It's often called Cocklebur, because of the seed capsules which are burrs with hooked bristles which can be a nuisance attaching themselves to pet fur and clothing. If you have the slightest doubt as to the identity of your plant, don't use it at all until it is properly identified by a professional person.

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Yeah, sellers come on here all the time...Spike always get's 'em! :o)

I read in a book that agrimony tea can be helpful with allergy symptoms. Is this true? For the last couple of days my allergies have been going crazy and I'd like to find a natural remedy instead of a prescription or over-the-counter drug. My symptoms are runny nose, clogged sinuses and watery eyes. If anybody has a suggestion I would be very grateful.

Debbie, Joe Pye weed is very common in Indiana,that maybe why its called a weed.Its different than Agrimony.