Chemists have determined that the agrimony possesses a. The definition of agrimoniae herba in the current european pharmacopoeia 8 th edition is dried flowering tops of agrimonia eupatoria l. Agrimony is most used in modern herbal practice as a mild astringent and a tonic. It has properties similar to its close cousin cinquefoil potentilla spp. Agrimonia eupatoria agrimony, churchsteeples pfaf plant database. A method for the assay of total flavonoids in common agrimony herb. It has been used as a natural remedy for coughs, skin eruptions, and cystitis. The larger variety, having also a greater fragrance, was named agrimonia odorata.
Agrimony definition of agrimony by medical dictionary. The plants database includes the following 9 species of agrimonia. Agrimony was introduced to the americas from europe, where it has had a long history of use dating back to the romans and ancient greeks. Agrimonia has been used since ancient times in egypt to treat the digestive system and in eastern asia it is still used to treat heavy bleeding, coughs and flu. It is believed that agrimonys first use dates back to ancient egyptians and considered to be a heal all, in the past, with almost magical powers that corrected eye disorders, healed wounds, and snakebites. This herb is astringent in flavor with the action of astringing. Thundering death and black metal soaked doom, with hints of crust, as well as atmospheric and epic darkness. Agrimonia article about agrimonia by the free dictionary. And then it should be dried after the impurities are removed. Before you contact me, id be grateful if you would please check to see if this website has the answer to your question search box at the top of the homepage i have time to answer only a few of the many emails that arrive in my inbox every day. There is insufficient research on this herb to scientifically prove any medical benefits in humans. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Agrimonia from the greek, commonly known as agrimony, is a genus of 1215 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family rosaceae, native to the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, with one species also in africa.
Agrimony is a member of the rose family native to temperate regions of the globe. These cultures, and other mediteranean peoples, prized agrimony for an array of medicinal uses, including wound healing, asthma and as a sedative. Description of the herbal substances, herbal preparations or combinations thereof. Agrimony herb consists of the dried, aboveground parts of agrimonia eupatoria l. Any of various perennial herbaceous plants of the genus agrimonia in the rose family, having pinnately compound leaves and spikelike. The herb is mainly used as a gastrointestinal tonic. The soft hairs aid in the plants seed pods sticking to any animal or person coming in contact with the plant.
Agrimony herb, agrimony herbs, agrimonia eupatoria, agrimony. Agrimonia agrimony agrimoniae herba herbal reference. Agrimony prefers full sun, but it still thrives in partial shade. Agrimony definition is any of a genus agrimonia and especially a. It is used for athletes foot, diarrhoea, gastric ulcers, colitis, gallstones, cirrhosis, renal disease, and to decrease uric acid levels in gout. Sep 07, 2012 this feature is not available right now. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species. Agrimony definition, any plant belonging to the genus agrimonia, of the rose family, especially the perennial a.
The definition of agrimoniae herba in the current european pharmacopoeia 8th edition is dried flowering tops of agrimonia eupatoria l. It grows easily from seed in most areas and does not require a lot of water. The whole plant is dark green with numerous soft hairs. Bearing yellow flowers with eggshaped petals on spikes emanating from hairy stems, agrimony exudes a distinctive, pleasant scent that is often compared to apricots but isnt as sweet. Medicinally it refers to the aerial part of agrimonia pilosa.
Agrimony herb information, benefits, discussion and news. The basal leaves are arrayed in a rosette and they, as well as the alternate sessile stem leaves, are pinnate, serrate and glabrous. Agrimony is a perennial herb with small, starshaped yellow flowers. The german commission e monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine approve. It can also be used with corn silk or couch grass for cystitis and with horsetail for urinary incontinence. Agrimony is also known as church steeples, cockeburr, sticklewort, and philanthropos. But large amounts of agrimony are possibly unsafe because agrimony contains chemicals called tannins. Agrimony herb also known as agrimonia eupatoria is a perennial herb. Equal parts arctium lappa burdock, agrimonia eupatoria agrimony, and matricaria recutita german chamomile. In our ongoing work, we characterized agrimonia eupatoria hydroalcoholic extracts and proved that they have pronounced antioxidant activity against reactive species, mainly due to specific flavonoids andor condensed tannins, identified as flavonol, flavone, and flavan3ol derivatives 21, 22. Agrimony is an herb in the rose family found near hedges and fences throughout england.
Agrimonia eupatoria, biljka je iz porodice ruza rosaceae. The long flowerspikes of agrimony have caused the name of church steeples to be given the plant in some parts of the country. The following list shows examples of the many herbal books, pharmacopoeias and standard reference. The plant possesses a short rhizome and is supported by a firm, hairy stem.
Herbal preparations in liquid dosage forms for oral. Agrimony definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and stop bleeding. Learn more about agrimony uses, effectiveness, possible side effects, interactions, dosage, user ratings and products that contain agrimony. Information on the side effects and benefits of the medicinal herb agrimony agrimonia eupatoria and its common and health uses as tea and extract.
There is limited published clinical evidence for a safe or effective dose. Hemoptysis due to lung yin deficiency many types of bleeding disorders such as hemoptysis, intestinal wind with blood in the stool, hematuria, bleeding during pregnancy and metrorrhagia, especially when bleeding is due to yin and blood deficiency. It is in flower from june to august, and the seeds ripen from august to september. Plant index in alphabetical order 2019 pflanzenverzeichnis. The top countries of supplier is china, from which the percentage of herba agrimoniae supply is 97% respectively. Rheumatoid arthritis, sore throat, headache due to cold, chronic hepatitis, trachitis, snake and insect bites. Catala cebuano cymraeg dansk deutsch eesti espanol. The latter was generally more popular in folk medicine due to the.
Agrimony leaf agrimonia eupatoria new way herbs online store. Margaret whitelegg ba phd fnimh, in medical herbs, 2011. The chinese herb xian he cao agrimony is bitter, spicy, neutral, goes to the lu, liv, sp, and is in herbs that stop bleeding. An extensive account is given in matthew wood, the book of herbal wisdom. Apr 11, 2020 definition from wiktionary, the free dictionary. It is native to england and has yellow petals with an egg shaped leaf. It has, therefore, by some botanists, been divided into two species, but the division is now scarcely maintained. Agrimony is possibly safe for most adults when used shortterm. The effect of hairyvein agrimonia herb and bud property.
Agrimony can make some peoples skin extra sensitive to sunlight and more likely to burn. Limited scientific research has been conducted on the herbs effectiveness as herbal medicine. The following information is based on historical uses found in herbal lore. The phytochemical analysis of agrimonia eupatoria revealed the presence of carbohydrates, glycosides, tannins, terpenoids, phenolic. Agrimony herb uses alternative nature online herbal. The optimal soil for growing agrimony is light and welldrained with a ph of 6. This page was last edited on 10 february 2018, at 10. Agrimony is a lowmaintenance herb for those who do not have a lot of time to tend to plants. Agrimony used to stem bleeding and helps clotting of the blood where needed, for diarrhoea and as a digestive tonic. International journal of biopharmaceutics asian journal of.
This page was last edited on 15 december 2019, at 03. The soft hairs aid in the plants seed pods sticking to any animal or person. Agrimony is approved by the german commission e internal use for mild. Dec 21, 2018 agrimony is a lowmaintenance herb for those who do not have a lot of time to tend to plants. From middle dutch agrimonie, from latin agrimonia, from argemonia, from ancient greek argem. Agrimonia eupatoria is a species of agrimony that is often referred to as common agrimony, church steeples or sticklewort. Agrimony herb contains tannin and a volatile essential oil. Agrimonia from the greek, commonly known as agrimony, is a genus of 1215 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the. Agrimonia product is a natural herbal dietary supplement, formulated from a concentrated extract of the agrimonia pilosa herb. Agrimony herb odermennigkraut agrimonia eupatoria agrimoniae herba alehoof, ground ivy herb gundelrebe, kraut glechoma hederacea glechomae herba alfalfa herb luzerne, kraut medicago sativa medicaginis sativae herba algerian pellitory root bertram, romisch, wurzel anacyclus pyrethrum anacycli pyrethri radix. This herb has wonderful qualities that may support normal blood coagulation and normal production of healthy platelets. Astringe and stop bleeding, check dysentery, tonify deficiency. Agrimony is a perennial herb, growing to the height of 2 or 3 feet, having stems but little branched, and covered with a soft, silky pubescence.
Botanically it bears the names agrimonia eupatoria, of which the first is derived from the greek, and means shining, because the herb is thought to cure cataract of the eye. A very useful dried herb, agrimony is most well known for its throat soothing properties and is commonly made into a tea to be used as a gargle. In other instances, agrimony people like speed and danger to excape from their. Agrimony grass is normally harvested during summer and autumn when the stems and leaves are lush. Agrimony definition of agrimony by the free dictionary. Agrimony agrimonia has been used since ancient times. Agrimony or agrimonia eupatoria also known as church steeples, stickwort and cocklebur is a hedge plant related to the rose. The long flowerspikes of agrimony have caused the name of church steeples to. Rosaceae, harvested shortly before or during flowering, or equivalent preparations in effective dosage. The greeks used it as a remedy for ailments of the eye and the herbs name is derived from the greek word argemone which means plant that heals the eye.
It has also been used for kidney stones, rhematism, arthritis, hoarseness and sore throats. In scotland it is much more local and does not penetrate very far northward. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. It has a history of moderate use in europe, china, and north america. The anglo saxons knew agrimonia as garclive, and used it for wounds, warts, snake bites and, as did the romans, eye ailments and liver disease. Agrimony is used as a tea and gargle for sore throat, and externally as a mild antiseptic and astringent. Agrimony has an old reputation as a popular, domestic medicinal herb, being a.
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