Agrimonia eupatoria  Common Agrimony, Church Steeples, Cocklebur   Family: Rosaceae    
PART USED: Whole herb. Dried aerial parts gathered during flowering or shortly before.
TASTE: Astringent, slightly bitter
ACTIONS
GROUP: Herbs Influencing Nutrition- Bitters
1. Astringent.[1,2,3] - mild.[1]
2. Diuretic.[1,2,3]
3. Vulnerary.
4. Hepatic.Cholagogue. Tonic.[3]
INDICATIONS
1. Hematemesis. Grumbling appendix.[1] Mucous colitis.[1] Diarrhea especially of children.[1]
2. Jaundice, Biliary retention. Chronic cholecystitis with stomach acidity.
3. Coughs, asthma, Hemoptysis.
4. Wounds, ulcers. Used with some success in cutaneous porphyra- skin sensitivity to sunlight.[4]
5. Nephritis.  Renal colic. Cystitis.[1]  Urinary incontinence.[1]
Local- Gargle - Acute sore throat, chronic nasopharyngeal catarrh.[1]
COMBINATIONS
- Rheumatoid arthritis, use with Chelone.
- Atonic dyspepsia, use with Cardamom Tincture.
- Gastritis, use with Rhubarb Tincture.
PREPARATIONS- Often used as infusion. 3times/day
Dried Herb  2-4 g.[1]
Infusion   40-80 ml.
Fluid Extract  1:1 in 25% alcohol 1-3 ml.[1]  2-4 ml.[3] 45%.[6,7] 30% (IP).
Tincture 1:5 in 45% alcohol   1-4 ml.[1]
Local- Gargle.

DESCRIPTION: The leaves, green above and silver-grey underneath are hairy, 10 cm or long, with 3-5 pairs of lanceolate, toothed leaflets of different sizes, and half-cordate, toothed stipules. The flowers are small and composed of five yellow petals with hairy calices, placed on long, slender spikes. The fruit is small, subconical and ribbed, with hooked bristles. Each contains two seeds.
References
Inner Path can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally
Constituents
Flavonoids- glucosides of lutolin, apigenin and quercetin.. Tannins 5-8%.
Volatile oil.[1] Bitter glycoside. Coumarins. Resin. Polysaccharides.
Lutolin 7-glucoside has a cholegogic action. Astringent principle.[1]
References
Research
Aqueous extracts inhibited Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in vitro.[1]
References
[1] Mediherb- A herbal extract company based in Warwick Qld. 4370 Australia   www.mediherb.com