Evidence supporting the use of: Agrimonia pilosa
For the health condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Synopsis

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

Agrimonia pilosa, commonly known as agrimony, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine systems, particularly in East Asia (notably Traditional Chinese Medicine and Korean traditional medicine). It has traditionally been used for gastrointestinal ailments, including diarrhea, dysentery, and general digestive discomfort, which are symptoms that can overlap with or be present in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The plant contains flavonoids, tannins, and other polyphenolic compounds believed to exert astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic effects, which could theoretically benefit IBS symptoms such as diarrhea or abdominal pain.

However, while there are some preclinical studies demonstrating anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal effects of Agrimonia pilosa extracts in animal models, there is little to no direct scientific evidence from clinical trials specifically evaluating its efficacy in IBS patients. Most of the support for its use in this context is based on traditional practices and broad historical indications for digestive issues, rather than modern, targeted research. Therefore, while its use for IBS is rooted in tradition and supported by plausible mechanisms of action, current scientific validation is lacking, and the quality of evidence is low.

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