Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)

This herb is approved for treatment of inflammation of cutaneous and mucosal tissues. Asian medicine uses it for hemostyptic effects. Agrimony acts as an astringent due to the active compounds being catechin tannins. This herb is administered by decoction for poultice. There are no reported health risks with agrimony (3).

Updated: July 21, 2015 — 3:27 am