Agrimonia pilosa

Agrimonia pilosa, commonly known as hairy agrimonia, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Characterized by its fine, velvety foliage, this species plays a vital role in traditional healing practices. It is frequently studied for its bioactive compounds and potential applications in holistic wellness.

  • Scientific name: Agrimonia pilosa
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rosaecae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Agrimonia.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Rosales WCVP
Family Rosaceae WCVP
Genus Agrimonia WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its habitat includes the country of Finland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within Poland. Its distribution extends further into Eastern Europe, specifically documented in Belarus. Finally, the plant is present in Southeastern Europe, occupying areas in both Romania and the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Middle Europe Poland WCVP
Southeastern Europe Romania WCVP
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen. WCVP
Eastern Europe Belarus WCVP
Eastern Europe Baltic States WCVP
Eastern Europe Central European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe East European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe North European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe South European Russia WCVP

Chemicals

Agrimonia pilosa has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include agrimoniin, flavonoids, 3-methoxy quercetin, agrimonolide, apigenin.

Total chemicals
30
Scientific sources
32

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
agrimoniin 2 ★☆☆☆☆
flavonoids 2 ★☆☆☆☆
3-methoxy quercetin 1 ★☆☆☆☆
agrimonolide 1 ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 ★☆☆☆☆
bioflavonoid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
calcium oxalate 1 ★☆☆☆☆
catechin 1 ★☆☆☆☆
ceramide 1 ★☆☆☆☆
ellagic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Agrimonia pilosa has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Free-Radical Scavenging, Neuroprotective.

Total activities
5
Scientific sources
5

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antibacterial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Free-Radical Scavenging 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Agrimonia pilosa has 26 reported medicinal uses identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pain, DNA Oxidative Damage, Escherichia coli, H1N1, Inflammation.

Total uses
26
Scientific sources
27

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
abdominal pain 2 ★☆☆☆☆
DNA Oxidative Damage 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Escherichia coli 1 ★☆☆☆☆
H1N1 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Listeria monocytogenes 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Salmonella enteritidis 1 ★☆☆☆☆
anti-oxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆
antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆
apoptosis 1 ★☆☆☆☆