Scientific name
Agrimony eupatoria L.
Family
Rosaceae
Origin
Europe
Parts Used
Drug consisting of the flowering tops of agrimony, which must contain at least 2% of tannins expressed as pyrogallol.
Chemical constituents
- flavonoids (quercetin, kaemferol, luteolin, apigenin);
- tannins condensed to varying degrees (catechetical tannins).
Agrimony in Herbalist: Property of Agrimony
The main property of agrimony is that local and topical disinfectant on skin and mucous membranes. The only correct clinical indications, confirmed for internal use, are the treatment of pharyngitis, stomatitis, and mild acute diarrhea, while for external use the drug can be used for the treatment of exudative dermatitis, abrasions and wounds (in the dermato-cosmetic field agrimony boasts anti-inflammatory, soothing, refreshing, astringent, antiseptic and sebum-regulating properties).
