Botanical Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
Description: Agrimonia eupatoria loose herb, Certified Organic, Country of Origin: Germany
Traditional use: Agrimony is a bitter herb with astringent and anti-inflammatory effect. In Europe, Agrimony tea is recognized and approved for use to reduce throat, mouth and skin inflammation and to stop diarrhoea.
Mild diuretic and a bitter tonic, agrimony stimulates digestion and is used for liver, kidney, prostate and bladder problems.
Reference: Below is the German Commission E monograph for Agrimony:
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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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