An herb entry from the Ancient Herbs and Modern Herbs book by James K. Sayre, Copyright, 2001. All rights reserved.
Agrimony, Chinese - Agrimonia pilosa - family: Rosaceae (Rose Family).
This rhizome-based perennial member of the Rose family has been used
as an herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine for several centuries. It grows
to about three feet high. It has toothed dark green leaves and produces
terminal spikes (racemes) of small yellow flowers. Traditional Chinese folk
use of its leaves as a remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal parasites
and for menstrual flow control. Traditional Asian folk use of leaves as
an internal remedy for nosebleeds.Leaves also traditionally used in a poultice
for boils. Traditional Chinese folk use of its leaves, fruits, roots and
stems as a remedy for internal bleeding, kidney stones and sore throats.
Note: do not use if suffering from constipation.Note: do not use for more
than two weeks to avoid buildup of toxicity. The flowers have been used
as a source of yellow dye. Native to eastern Asia.
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