Herbs & Supplements

Agrimony Other Names: Ackerkraut, Agrimonia, Agrimonia eupatoria, Church Steeples, Cocklebur, Funffing, Herbe de Saint-Guillaume, Liverwort, Stickwort When should I be careful taking it? Precautions Very little information is available on how agrimony might affect a developing fetus or an infant. Therefore, its use is not recommended during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Up to 10% of agrimony is composed of chemicals known as tannins. Tannins are thought not to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, but kidney and/or liver damage has occurred in individuals who took large oral doses of products containing tannins. Although agrimony has not been studied specifically, it does contain significant quantities of tannins. Therefore, individuals with kidney or liver conditions should not use agrimony. The tannins in agrimony promote constipation, so individuals who are constipated or who are prone to be constipated should not use it. << Back What side effects should I watch for? >>

Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.

This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.