Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimonia eupatoria, commonly known as Agrimony, is a traditional European medicinal plant. Its use in herbal remedies has been documented for centuries, particularly in folk medicine practices across Europe and North America. Scientific studies have shown promise in various applications, with particular emphasis on skin care where Agrimony extracts demonstrated potential benefits. Research also indicates that Agrimonia eupatoria may be effective as an alternative to conventional antibiotics in certain medical procedures due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, especially when used in biopatches for hernia repair. The plant's extracts have shown varying degrees of effectiveness against bacterial biofilms, with acetone and ethyl acetate extracts being the most promising. Additionally, Agrimony contains flavan-3-ol oligomers that act as antioxidants. No significant safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded to date.
- Best evidence
- A
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Agrimonia eupatoria showed promise in skin care applications, though its efficacy requires further investigation.
- The study found that Agrimonia eupatoria extract-loaded biopatches showed strong potential as an alternative to conventional antibiotics in hernia repair due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Agrimonia eupatoria extracts showed varying degrees of antibiofilm activity against tested bacterial strains, with acetone and ethyl acetate extracts being the most effective.
- Agrimonia eupatoria showed flavan-3-ol oligomers as active antioxidants, among other species with distinct metabolite profiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is Agrimony?
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Agrimony?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Agrimony; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: Agrimonia eupatoria showed promise in skin care applications, though its efficacy requires further investigation.
How strong is the evidence for Agrimony?
The strongest finding for Agrimony carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Agrimony safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Agrimony in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Agrimony interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Agrimony in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Agrimony?
Agrimony is also known as: Репешок обыкновенный, Aigremoine.
Is Agrimony a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Evaluating efficacy, safety, and innovation in skin care applications of essential oils: a systematic review. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparison of the phenolic and antioxidant potential of five European herbal remedies by effect-directed analysis using offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Novel 3D-printed polycaprolactone/gelatin based biopatches loaded with natural antibacterial agents for hernia treatment. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antibiofilm Activity of Agrimonia eupatoria Extracts Against Clinically Relevant Pathogens. literature abstract metadata