agrimony, an herb found in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Also called agrimonia. ▪ INDICATIONS: Agrimony is used for mild diarrhea, gastroenteritis, intestinal secretion of mucus, inflammation of the mouth and throat, cuts and scrapes, postmenopausal symptoms, and amenorrhea. There is insufficient reliable information to assess its effectiveness. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Agrimony is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, in children, or in those with known hypersensitivity to it or to roses.
