Evidence supporting the use of: Hemp Agrimony
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) has a history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, particularly as a remedy for various ailments including fevers, liver disorders, and as a mild laxative. In the context of bites and stings, there are references in folk herbal literature suggesting its topical application or use in poultices to soothe skin irritation and inflammation. However, this use is based primarily on tradition and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous scientific investigation.

There is no high-quality clinical or pharmacological evidence to confirm that Hemp Agrimony is effective for treating bites and stings. The plant is known to contain several biologically active compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which could theoretically provide anti-inflammatory or soothing effects, but these properties have not been specifically validated for bites or stings in scientific studies. Most modern herbal references do not list Hemp Agrimony as a primary remedy for this purpose.

In summary, the use of Hemp Agrimony for bites and stings is justified by historical and traditional practice rather than scientific validation. The evidence supporting its effectiveness for this condition is weak and largely anecdotal. Caution should be exercised, as the plant also contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which can be hepatotoxic if ingested in significant quantities.

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