| Common Name |
Agrimony |
| Latin Name |
Agrimonia eupatoria |
| Family |
Rosacea |
| Part Used |
Dried aerial parts |
| Gathering Time |
When in bloom |
| Constituents |
Tannins, glycosidal bitters, nictotanic
acid, silicic acid, iron, vitamins B and K,
essential oil |
| Actions |
Astringent, tonic, diuretic, vulernary,
cholagogue, hepatic |
| Common Uses |
Used as a digestive aid especially where
mild diarrhea is also associated with the
digestive system. |
| Contraindications |
Avoid during pregnancy. |
| Possible Drug Interactions |
Studies on animals showed conflicting
evidence of hemostatic actions. One study on
rabbits indicated a decrease in clotting
time, while another experiment with mice
demonstrated an increase bleeding time. |
| Overdose Symptoms |
Unknown |
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