Evidence supporting the use of: Agrimonia pilosa
For the health condition: Indigestion
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Agrimonia pilosa, commonly known as agrimony, has a long history of use in traditional East Asian medicine, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), for treating digestive complaints such as indigestion, diarrhea, and dysentery. Historical texts and pharmacopeias from China, Korea, and Japan reference the use of Agrimonia pilosa as a remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort, where it is believed to have properties that "clear heat," "reduce dampness," and "restrain leakage" (which can be interpreted as managing diarrhea and loose stools).
While there are some in vitro and animal studies that show Agrimonia pilosa extracts possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, robust clinical evidence in humans for its efficacy specifically in treating or supporting indigestion is lacking. Most modern scientific investigations have focused on its potential to treat diarrhea or as an adjunct in gastrointestinal infections rather than on functional indigestion (dyspepsia).
Therefore, although its use for indigestion is well-documented in traditional medicine, there is insufficient high-quality clinical evidence to recommend it based on modern scientific standards. More controlled trials in humans are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety for this purpose.
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betel
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calcium
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citrus sinensis (proprietary)
cucumber
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
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HCL
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jujube
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lactobacillus lactis
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lipase
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orange
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ox bile
pancreatin
papain
peppermint oil
pepsin
plum fruit
psyllium
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rhubarb root
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spearmint leaf
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tangerine
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fumaria parviflora
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queen of the meadow
caraway
anemarrhena asphodeloides
peach
wood betony
horehound
Sichuan pepper
alginic acid
sea salt
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Actinidin
Agastache
Acidity regulator
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Angelica
Agrimony
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Alchemilla
Asafoetida
Agarwood
American Liverleaf
Appleblossom Cassia
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Arrowroot
Areca
Agrimonia pilosa
Antifoam agent
Amor seco
Aniseed myrtle
Arani
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Betony
Buttermilk
Butter
Blue Flag
Baliospermum
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Bicarbonate
Bayleaf
Belleric myrobalan
Blackbrush
Bistort
Big Quaking Grass
Bougainvillea
Bael
Butternut
boldo
Black Gram
Bile
black salt
Bombax
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Bitter principals
banana
Bassia scoparia
Belamcanda
Bottle gourd
Cumin
Centaury
Carqueja
Chervil
Coriander
Chive
Cape Aloe
Centaurium erythraea
Citron
Cantaloupe
Chlorophytum
Carvone
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Campylandra fimbriata
Chenopodium
Colombo
Copalchi
Cubeb
Carob
Chirata
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Carlina
Calamus
Chestnut
Colocynth
cola nut
Clerodendrum indicum
Dense Fruit Dittany
Dextrin
Dragonhead
Dill
Dianthrone
Dolichos
Dichrostachys glomerata
English Horsemint
Enzyme Blend
Elephant's Head
Fig
Goldthread
Himalayan Salt
Molasses
Phosphate Salt
Prickly Pear Cactus
Potash
Quince
Rose
Rhubarb
Squash
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
Vinegar
Other health conditions supported by Agrimonia pilosa
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Indigestion
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Nervousness
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
Pneumonia
Psoriasis
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores