Agrimonia pilosa - Hairy Agrimony
Vivace (0.6m de haut).
Habitat
- Exposition
- Plein soleil ou mi-ombre
- Humidité
- Sol sec à moyen.
- Sol
- Tous sols.
- pH
- Sol acide ou calcaire
- Habitat originel
- Meadows and roadsides in lowland and mountains all over Japan[58]. Forest undergrowth and shady places by the sides of roads at elevations of 1000 - 3000 metres in Nepal[272].
- Origine géographique
- E. Europe to E. Asia - China, Japan.
Comestibilité
- Jeunes feuilles - cuites [177].
- Seed - dried and ground into a meal [179].
- Mixed with noodles [177].
Usages médicinaux
Analgésique, Antibactérien, Anti-inflammatoire, Antipyrétique, Astringente, Cardiotonique, Hémostatique, Hypoglycaemic, Vasoconstrictor, Vermifuge
- The stems and the leaves are analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, astringent, cardiotonic, haemostatic, hypoglycaemic, taenicide and vasoconstrictor [147, 176, 218, 279].
- The plant is used in the treatment of abdominal pain, sore throat, headaches, bloody and mucoid dysentery, bloody and white discharge and heat-stroke [147, 272].
- It is used in Korea to treat parasitic worms, bois and ezema [279].
- The leaves are rich in vitamin K and are used to promote blood clotting and control bleeding [238].
- The plant contains agrimonin, this is haemostatic, cardiotonic and lowers blood sugar, though it can also produce palpitations and congestion of the blood in the face [176].
- The root ia astringent, diuretic and tonic [272].
- It is used in the treatment of coughs, colds, tuberculosis and diarrhoea [272].
- The root juice is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer [272].
- A paste of the root is used to treat stomach ache [272].
- Plants are harvested as they come into flower and can be dried for later use [238].
Culture
- Succeeds in most soils, preferring a calcareous soil [200].
- Prefers a sunny position [200].
- The ssp .
- A. pilosa japonica .
- (Miq.)Nakai. is used medicinally in China [176].
Propagation
- Seed - can be sown in spring or autumn, either in pots in a cold frame or in situ .
- It usually germinates in 2 - 6 weeks at 13°c[133], though germination rates can be low, especially if the seed has been stored [244].
- A period of cold stratification helps but is not essential .
- When grown in pots, prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in late spring or early summer .
- Division à l'automne [200].
- Very easy, the divisions can be planted straight out into their permanent positions .
Calendrier
- En fleur
- 6 - 8
- Maturité des graines
- 8 - 9
Pollinisation
- Type de fleur
- Hermaphrodite (les fleurs ont des organes mâles et femelles)
- Auto-fertile
- Non
- Pollinisateurs
- Abeilles, mouches, auto-pollinisation
Divers
- Pollution
- Non
- Autres réferences
- [50, 58, 200]
Réferences
[50] Flora Europaea 1964.
An immense work in 6 volumes (including the index). The standard reference flora for europe, it is very terse though and with very little extra information. Not for the casual reader.
An immense work in 6 volumes (including the index). The standard reference flora for europe, it is very terse though and with very little extra information. Not for the casual reader.
[58] Flora of Japan. (English translation) 1965.
The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
[147] A Barefoot Doctors Manual.
A very readable herbal from China, combining some modern methods with traditional chinese methods.
A very readable herbal from China, combining some modern methods with traditional chinese methods.
[176] Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. 1985.
An excellent Chinese herbal giving information on over 500 species. Rather technical and probably best suited to the more accomplished user of herbs.
An excellent Chinese herbal giving information on over 500 species. Rather technical and probably best suited to the more accomplished user of herbs.
[177] Plants for Human Consumption. 1984.
An excellent book for the dedicated. A comprehensive listing of latin names with a brief list of edible parts.
An excellent book for the dedicated. A comprehensive listing of latin names with a brief list of edible parts.
[179] Famine Foods of the Chiu-Huang Pen-ts'ao. 1977.
A translation of an ancient Chinese book on edible wild foods. Fascinating.
A translation of an ancient Chinese book on edible wild foods. Fascinating.
[200] The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. 1992.
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
[218] Medicinal Plants of China 1985.
Details of over 1,200 medicinal plants of China and brief details of their uses. Often includes an analysis, or at least a list of constituents. Heavy going if you are not into the subject.
Details of over 1,200 medicinal plants of China and brief details of their uses. Often includes an analysis, or at least a list of constituents. Heavy going if you are not into the subject.
[238] Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. 1995.
A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.
A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.
[244] Herbs 1990.
Deals with all types of herbs including medicinal, culinary, scented and dye plants. Excellent photographs with quite good information on each plant.
Deals with all types of herbs including medicinal, culinary, scented and dye plants. Excellent photographs with quite good information on each plant.
[272] Plants and People of Nepal 2002.
Excellent book, covering over 1,500 species of useful plants from Nepal together with information on the geography and peoples of Nepal. Good descriptions of the plants with terse notes on their uses.
Excellent book, covering over 1,500 species of useful plants from Nepal together with information on the geography and peoples of Nepal. Good descriptions of the plants with terse notes on their uses.
[279] Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea 1998.
An excellent book with terse details about the medicinal uses of the plants with references to scientific trials. All plants are described, illustrated and brief details of habitats given.
An excellent book with terse details about the medicinal uses of the plants with references to scientific trials. All plants are described, illustrated and brief details of habitats given.
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