Medicinal herb

Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria L

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is an upright perennial with a yellow spike of small flowers, growing in meadows and at the edges of woods. The herb is used. Traditionally used as a gargle and for mild diarrhoea.

The medicinal plant agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)

About the herb

What agrimony is

the herb of agrimony (Agrimoniae herba)

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is an upright perennial with a long spike of small yellow flowers and pinnately divided leaves, hairy on the underside. The fruits are hooked and catch on clothing, which is how the plant is recognised in autumn as well. It grows in dry meadows, at the edges of woods and on embankments.

The flowering herb is gathered in June and July, when the lower third of the spike is open; the upper part of the shoot is cut, without the hard stem. It is dried in the shade, in a thin layer.

Agrimony is rich in tannins and therefore astringent. In Ašič's collection the herb of agrimony appears in the HepaSIT blend, where it shares three fifths with yarrow and artichoke.

Use and evidence

The EMA recognises traditional use for mild diarrhoea, mild inflammation of the mouth and throat and minor superficial inflammation of the skin. It does not support the treatment of the liver, tuberculosis or heavier bleeding. EMA.

Safety and precautions

Tannins can affect the absorption of medicines taken at the same time; with bloody diarrhoea, a fever or dehydration, a doctor is needed.

These notes are general and do not replace advice from a doctor or a pharmacist, above all in pregnancy, while breastfeeding, in children and alongside medicines.

Products containing this herb

Where you will find it in the range

1 product from Ašič's pharmacy contains agrimony. The composition is listed with every product.

HepaSIT

probava

The only blend with artichoke and milk thistle

€4.90

Frequently asked questions

What people ask about Agrimony

Which products is agrimony in?

Agrimony is an ingredient of HepaSIT.

How is a tea from this plant made?

The instructions differ from blend to blend. For HepaSIT they are: Pour 3 decilitres of boiling water over two teaspoons of the blend. Leave it covered for 10 minutes, then strain. Drink it freshly made, several times a day, within 2 hours of brewing. If you like, enrich the tea with a spoonful of apple cider vinegar.

Are there any warnings about its use?

The product is no substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy way of life. Its use is no substitute for treatment with prescribed medicines. Ask a doctor about use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How do I find out which blend is the right one for me?

Ring the pharmacist on +386 1 78 77 065 (Mon, Wed, Fri 8.00–14.00). Tell him what is troubling you and he will tell you what is traditionally used for it.

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