Evidence supporting the use of: Agrimonia pilosa
For the health condition: Pneumonia

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Agrimonia pilosa, commonly known as hairy agrimony, has been used in traditional Chinese and East Asian medicine for a variety of ailments, including as an anti-inflammatory and hemostatic agent. In some folk medicine contexts, it has been employed to treat respiratory conditions such as coughs and, less specifically, lung infections. However, there is minimal documentation specifically linking Agrimonia pilosa to the treatment or support of pneumonia in either classical herbal texts or modern ethnobotanical resources. The traditional rationale for its use is based on its reputed ability to "clear heat," "detoxify," and arrest bleeding, which may have led to its application in respiratory illnesses characterized by fever or hemoptysis. Scientific studies have identified certain phytochemicals in Agrimonia pilosa, such as flavonoids and tannins, with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but there is no direct clinical evidence or robust preclinical research supporting its efficacy against pneumonia or its causative pathogens. No large-scale or high-quality studies have validated its use for pneumonia. Therefore, while the use of Agrimonia pilosa for pneumonia is rooted in traditional practices, the quality and specificity of the evidence are low, and there is a lack of clear documentation or scientific validation for this indication.

More about Agrimonia pilosa
More about Pneumonia

Products containing Agrimonia pilosa

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.