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Xian He Cao

Agrimonia eupatoria

   

Properties:

Bitter, Pungent   Neutral

Meridians:

Taiyin [ LU SP] - LR

Category:

 

Names: Ackerkraut, Agrimoniae herba, Agrimonia, Cocklebur, Fragrant Agrimony, Funffing, Funffingerkraut, Herba eupatoriae, Herbe d'Aigremoine, Herbe de Saint-Guillaume, Liverwort, Stickwort. Agrimonia eupatoria; Agrimonia procera.

Family: Rosaceae.

Properties:

  • stop bleeding due to cold/hot/excess/deficient
  • alleviate diarrhea/dysentery
  • kills parasites

Dosage: 9 – 15g FRESH – 15-30g.

Used For:

Orally, Agrimonia (xian he cao) is used for sore throat, upset stomach, and mild, nonspecific diarrhea.  

Topically, Agrimonia (xian he cao) is used as a mild astringent and for mild skin inflammation. The ethanolic extracts of agrimony are used for their antiviral properties.  

Historically, Agrimonia (xian he cao) has been used for gallbladder disorders, tuberculosis, bleeding, corns, warts, as a gargle, antitumor agent, cardiotonic, diuretic, sedative, and antihistamine.

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