Uses of Agrimony

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Agrimony is indicated for the treatment of diarrhea, mucosal colitis, gallbladder disease associated with increased gastric secretion and sore throat. However, Agrimony drug causes opposite reactions such as dermatitis, ... Therefore, patients need to carefully study information and consult a doctor before treatment.

1. Uses and pharmacology of Agrimony

What is Agrimony? Agrimony is a perennial herb with star-shaped yellow flowers. Agrimony plants usually have short roots but strong stems. According to medicinal studies, the chemical composition of Agrimonia Procera Wallr is equivalent to that of Agrimony eupatoria L derived from the medicinal Agrimoniae.
Agrimony has cytotoxic effects on cancer cell lines and this result has been proven with in vitro study. And Agrimony medicinal herbs have antioxidant capacity with rich phenolic content.
Although clinical studies do not have data on ingredients in Agrimony medicinal herbs have an effect on cancer. However, Agrimoni pilosa ledeb is used in combination with a natural medicinal product to control some cancers called Guan Chang Fu Fang. In addition, studies performed on rodents have also shown that the chemical composition of Agrimony has potential for diabetes. But another study found that when using Agrimony tea can improve blood lipid status as well as antioxidant status
Agrimony is used as a mouthwash tea for sore throat as well as external antiseptic. However, the drug Agrimony will be contraindicated in cases of liver or kidney failure, or patients with constipation.

2. Dosage and how to use Agrimony

Published clinical evidence limits safe or effective doses of Agrimony. Therefore, patients can use Agrimony by boiling 1 gram of dried Agrimony with 200ml of water and using it twice daily. This dose should be taken for a month to have an effect on blood lipid status and antioxidant in the body.

3. Some notes when using Agrimony

Agrimony has no serious side effects. However, if using Agrimony, the patient needs to inform the doctor about the drugs they have used before to avoid drug interactions. Agrimony has moderate interactions with at least 71 different drugs and mild interactions with at least 101 resistant drugs. Patients are also aware that the product may interact adversely with certain health and medical conditions as well as other supplements.
In addition, Agrimony can cause the opposite reaction to photodermatitis. When using Agrimony, patients should be careful with large doses that may cause constipation or problems related to blood sugar in the body or the body may increase the risk of tongue or lip cancer when using Agrimony. use high doses.
For pregnant and lactating women, there is not enough information about the use of Agrimony in treatment, so these subjects need to consult a doctor to weigh the benefits or risks. Possible risks to decide to use Agrimony in the treatment of disease.

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