Evidence supporting the use of: Agrimony
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) has a long-standing history of use in traditional herbal medicine for treating minor wounds and abrasions. Historically, the aerial parts of the plant have been applied topically as poultices, washes, or ointments to help stop bleeding and promote the healing of cuts and abrasions. Traditional European herbalists valued agrimony for its astringent properties, attributed primarily to its tannin content, which can help contract tissues and reduce minor bleeding. Additionally, some folk medicine systems believed that agrimony possessed mild anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it suitable for cleansing wounds and supporting the healing process.

However, while there is substantial traditional use, scientific evidence supporting agrimony's effectiveness for abrasions is limited. Laboratory studies have shown that agrimony contains tannins, flavonoids, and other polyphenols that might have astringent and antimicrobial effects, but clinical trials validating its efficacy for treating abrasions are lacking. Overall, agrimony’s use for abrasions is primarily justified by tradition, with a modest evidence rating due to its phytochemical composition and historical application, rather than robust scientific validation.

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