Simple Herbal Extracts | Agrimony

Name

Agrimony

Botanical Name

Agrimonia spp.

Part Used

flowering tops

Contraindications

None

Traditional Information*

Agrimony shows specific activity for the urinary tract, especially the bladder, urethra and cystic ducts. It is used for inflammation, irritation and burning/scalding urine associated with cystitis, urethritis, and interstitial cystitis. It is also soothing to inflammation of the bile ducts and is a mild liver tonic.

Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG

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