What is Agrimony?
Agrimony was one of the most famous vulnerary herbs with anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. The tannin content is responsible for many of its medicinal uses. The dried leaves can be used to make tea for drinking or as a throat gargle. Data from in vitro and animal studies suggest that agrimony may be useful against certain bacterial and viral infections, for tumor growth inhibition, diabetes, and hypertension. Available clinical trials looked at its use in treating certain skin and ...
Side Effects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautions against the consumption of any dietary supplement made from animal glands or organs, especially from cows and sheep from countries with known cases of bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE, or "mad cow" disease) or scrapie. It is thought that these extracts may contain viable prions that could infect humans. Currently, there are no available reports of transmission of BSE through aortic acid.
Reactions / Interactions
Antiangiogenic drugs (reducing the growth of new blood vessels), anticoagulants (blood thinners), antihyperlipidemics (cholesterol-lowering medications), antihypertensive/hypertensive drugs (blood pressure altering medications), antitumor drugs, cigarette smoke, fibrinolytic drugs, hormonal agents, hypoglycemic/hyperglycemic drugs (blood sugar altering medications), immunomodulators, thyroid drugs, v1-receptor antagonists, and herbs and supplements with similar effects.
What is Agrimony?
Agrimony was one of the most famous vulnerary herbs with anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. The tannin content is responsible for many of its medicinal uses. The dried leaves can be used to make tea for drinking or as a throat gargle. Data from in vitro and animal studies suggest that agrimony may be useful against certain bacterial and viral infections, for tumor growth inhibition, diabetes, and hypertension. Available clinical trials looked at its use in treating certain skin and gastrointestinal disorders. More human studies are needed to confirm these findings and other reported used for agrimony.
Side Effects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautions against the consumption of any dietary supplement made from animal glands or organs, especially from cows and sheep from countries with known cases of bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE, or "mad cow" disease) or scrapie. It is thought that these extracts may contain viable prions that could infect humans. Currently, there are no available reports of transmission of BSE through aortic acid.
Reactions / Interactions
Antiangiogenic drugs (reducing the growth of new blood vessels), anticoagulants (blood thinners), antihyperlipidemics (cholesterol-lowering medications), antihypertensive/hypertensive drugs (blood pressure altering medications), antitumor drugs, cigarette smoke, fibrinolytic drugs, hormonal agents, hypoglycemic/hyperglycemic drugs (blood sugar altering medications), immunomodulators, thyroid drugs, v1-receptor antagonists, and herbs and supplements with similar effects.
Safety
There are currently no reported allergic reactions available. Due to the heparan sulfate content of mesoglycan, patients with an allergy to heparin or heparinoid derivatives should use caution. Use cautiously with coagulation (blood) disorders or taking anticoagulation therapy. Use cautiously with hypertension (high blood pressure) or taking antihypertension drugs. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dosage
Adults (18 years and older)
12-200 milligrams taken by mouth for 10 days to 18 months one to three times per day has been studied.
Children (18 years and younger)
Not enough scientific data available.
Evidence
Condition: Gastrointestinal disorders Grade: C
Condition: Skin disorders Grade: C
Disclaimer: These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
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