Herbs

Scientific Name: Agrimonia eupatoria L.

Local Name: Agrimony

Used Parts:

Dosage administered: Radix Althaeae consists of the dried roots of Althaea officinalis L. (Malvaceae)

Preservative/ Methods of Preservation Used: 3 g herb (KOM; PHR); 3–6 g herb (APA); 1–1.5 g (BIS); 2–4 g 3 ×/day (CAN); 1 tsp herb/cup water (RFW); 1–3 ml extract (1:1 in 25% ethanol) 3 ×/day (CAN); 2–4 ml liquid herb extract (PNC); 1–4 ml tincture (1:5) in 45% alcohol 3 ×/day (CAN)

Toxicity /Side Effects of the Formulation: “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). Excessive doses may interact with anticoagulant, hypotensive, and hypertensive therapies. As with other tannin-rich herbs, “excessive use” should be avoided. In view of the lack

Diseases Treated: Wound,Kidney Stones,Cancer,Acne,other

Theme: Traditional Treatment- Conditions

Sub Theme: Cancer