Agrimonia eupatoria
Common agrimony
Agriemonia eupatoria, commonly known as Eupatorium, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to support respiratory health, alleviate digestive discomfort, and reduce inflammation. Its therapeutic properties make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Agrimonia eupatoria
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic division places it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosaless, within the family Rosaecae. It is specifically identified under the genus Agrimonia, known by its species name eupatoria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Agrimonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Agriemonia eupatoria, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as rzepik pospolitity, while in Latvia, it is called Ārstniecības ancītis. The Estonian name for this species is harilik maarjalepp, and in German-speaking regions, it is commonly known as Gemeiner Odermennig. Additionally, in certain contexts, it is referred to by the name Petrovac.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | rzepik pospolity | Wikidata |
| lv | Ārstniecības ancītis | Wikidata |
| et | harilik maarjalepp | Wikidata |
| de | Gemeiner Odermennig | Wikidata |
| sh | Petrovac | Wikidata |
| hsb | Mały žiłan | Wikidata |
| nl | Gewone agrimonie | Wikidata |
| ar | غافث شائع | Wikidata |
| sv | Småborre | Wikidata |
| sk | repík lekársky | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends to the northern territories of Finland. The species is also documented within the borders of Great Britain. Finally, its range includes the islands of Ireland and the coastal areas of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Boneset, utilizes various structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaves and flowers. The leaves are typically large, serrated, and deeply veined, containing the bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic use. During its blooming season, the plant produces clusters of small, white, daisy-like flowers that crown the stems, adding to its distinct botanical profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Agrimonia eupatoria has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include agrimoniin, flavonoids, tannins, Agrimonolide, Cu.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| agrimoniin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Agrimonolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Desmethylagrimonolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Agrimonia eupatoria has 4 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, Antigenotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Agrimonia eupatoria has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include polydipsia, biofilms, chronic infections, diabetes mellitus, hyperphagia.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polydipsia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biofilms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperphagia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leg ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |