Burr Marigold

LATIN NAME:

Bidens tripartite

Burr Marigold is also known as Water Agrimony.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION:

This plant is an annual herb that grows from 1-5 feet tall with a tap root. It has solitary flower heads that are 1-2 inches across and are bright yellow with a yellow center. The herb is used very little at the present time as a natural remedy.

When the dried herb is burnt, the flower heads give off as cedar-like smell that will act as an anti-insect incense.

TARGET AILMENTS:

Take internally for:

* kidney problems

* bladder problems

* blood in the urine

* water retention

* uterine bleeding

* uterine hemorrhage

* ulcerative colitis

* peptic ulcers

* hair loss

* gout

PREPARATIONS:

This herb is available as a tincture and dried herb.

It can be used as an infusion.

Parts used: Aerial parts

Collection: The whole plant that is above the ground should be collected when in bloom between mid-summer and early Fall.

Constituents: Flavonoids, xanthophylls, sterols, tannins

Actions: Astringent, antiseptic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge

Combinations: Burr-Marigold can be combined with Ginger to treat digestive tract ailments.

SAFETY AND SIDE EFFECTS:

* Not known for the proper therapeutic doses.