Agrimony
Agrimoniae herba
Odermennigkraut
Published March 13, 1986; Revised March 13, 1990
Name of Drug
Agrimoniae herba, agrimony, cocklebur.
Composition of Drug
Agrimony herb consists of the dried, above-ground parts of Agrimonia eupatoria L. and/or A. procera Wallroth [Fam. Rosaceae], harvested shortly before or during flowering, or equivalent preparations in effective dosage.
The herb contains tannins and flavonoids.
Internal:
- Mild, nonspecific, acute diarrhea;
- inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa.
External:
- Mild, superficial inflammation of the skin.
None known.
None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
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