Agrimony

Agrimoniae herba, agrimony, cocklebur.  

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.  

Uses

Internal:

• Mild, nonspecific, acute diarrhea;
• inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa.  

External:

• Mild, superficial inflammation of the skin.  

Contraindications

None known.

Side Effects

None known.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

For internal application:

Average daily dosage:

• 3 g of herb;
• equivalent preparations.  

Comminuted herb or herb powder for teas; other galenical preparations for external and internal use.  

Astringent