Evidence supporting the use of: Agrimonia pilosa
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
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Agrimonia pilosa, commonly known as hairy agrimony, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan). In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Agrimonia pilosa is used for its astringent, hemostatic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is believed to "clear heat," "remove toxins," and "reduce swelling," which has led to its inclusion in formulas for treating conditions characterized by swollen glands or lymph nodes (often referred to as "lymphadenopathy" in modern terms). However, the use of Agrimonia pilosa for glandular swelling is based primarily on empirical practice and traditional theory rather than rigorous scientific validation.
Modern scientific studies on Agrimonia pilosa focus mainly on its general anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, but there is a lack of direct clinical or preclinical evidence specifically demonstrating its efficacy for swollen lymph glands. Some phytochemical analyses have identified tannins, flavonoids, and triterpenes as active constituents, which may contribute to anti-inflammatory activity, but this is not specific to the treatment of lymphatic swelling. Thus, while its use for "swollen glands" is justified by tradition, the strength of evidence is weak and largely unsubstantiated by modern research.
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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)
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Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Indigestion
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
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Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Nervousness
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
Pneumonia
Psoriasis
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores