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Agrimonia pilosa
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The Agrimonia pilosa plant species is found in E. Europe to E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. dahurica.

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Latin Name:  Agrimonia pilosa
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Ledeb.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Meadows and roadsides in lowland and mountains all over Japan[58].



Medicinal Information:  The stems and the leaves are analgesic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, astringent, cardiotonic, haemostatic, hypoglycaemic, taenicide and vasoconstrictor[147, 176, 218]. The plant is used in the treatment of abdominal pain, sore throat, headaches, bloody and mucoid dysentery, bloody and white discharge and heatstroke[147]. The leaves are rich in vitamin K and are used to promote blood clotting and control bleeding[238]. The plant contains agrimonin, this is haemostatic, cardiotonic and lowers blood sugar, though it can also produce palpitations and congestion of the blood in the face[176]. Plants are harvested as they come into flower and can be dried for later use[238].

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