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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |