Synopsis

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

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) has a history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine, particularly in European folk remedies. While it is most commonly associated with treating digestive complaints, sore throats, and as an astringent for wounds, there are also some historical references to its use for various gynecological issues, including menstrual irregularities. These references are primarily found in older herbals and ethnobotanical records, which mention agrimony as a “tonic” or “astringent” herb sometimes used for heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding, likely due to its perceived ability to “strengthen” the system and reduce excess bleeding.

However, there is little to no robust scientific evidence or modern clinical research to confirm the effectiveness of agrimony for menstrual irregularities. The few references that do exist are anecdotal or based on traditional use rather than clinical trials or pharmacological studies. Modern herbal texts may occasionally list agrimony as a supportive herb for mild menstrual issues, but this is not backed by significant research. Thus, its use in this context is rated as weakly supported by tradition (1/5), and not validated by contemporary science.

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