Asteraceae
Hemp Agrimony
Eupatorium cannabinum
⚠ Use with Caution
Avoid in Pregnancy
Native to: Europe, Western Asia, North Africa
Also known as: Holy Rope, Dutch Agrimony, Sweet-smelling Trefoil
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Parts Used
Aerial parts
Therapeutic Uses
Immune deficiency, respiratory catarrh, liver complaints (traditional), lymphatic congestion. Traditional European liver and immune herb.
Herbal Actions
Immunostimulant (polysaccharides), diuretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, lymphagogue
Active Constituents
Sesquiterpene lactones (eupatoriopicrin — primary), polysaccharides (immunostimulant), alkaloids (pyrrolizidine — present, low level), flavonoids
Preparation Methods
🏺 Tincture☕ Herbal Tea
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 1–2 tsp dried herb per 250ml, steep 10 min, 2–3x daily |
| Tincture | 2–4 ml (1:5, 40% ethanol), 2–3x daily |
| Notes | PA content — short courses (max 4 weeks). Different from echinacea but overlapping immune properties. Traditional European equivalent of echinacea. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
⚠ Use with Caution
Pregnancy
Avoid in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: PA hepatotoxicity (short courses). Pregnancy. Liver disease.
Side Effects: PA hepatotoxicity (prolonged). GI upset. Short courses safe.