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Source of validity: Traditional
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Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe, where it was used for a variety of skin-related complaints, including itching, rashes, and minor wounds. The herb was often applied topically as a poultice or wash, and it was believed to have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional herbalists attributed its benefits to the presence of tannins and other plant compounds, which could help soothe irritated skin and reduce symptoms like itching.

However, there is little to no scientific evidence from controlled studies to validate these uses specifically for itching. Most modern literature, including reviews of medicinal plants, notes agrimony's historical topical use but does not cite robust clinical trials supporting its efficacy for pruritus (itching). The evidence rests mainly on anecdotal and empirical traditional practice rather than rigorous scientific validation. As a result, while agrimony is still included in some herbal preparations for skin health, its use for itching should be considered primarily traditional, with weak supporting evidence.

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