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Agrimonia eupatoria
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| Common Names: |
Agrimony
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Agrimony
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gum
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Distribution |
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Native to south-east Asia, especially Sumatra; in mixed forests close to rivers.
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Wild and cultivated Commercially.
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Medical |
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Antiseptic,Diuretic,Expectorant
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Antiseptic Genito-urinary; Bronchitis. , chronic Expectorant; Skin poultices, plasters, and directly in tincture; Mouth wash diluted; Mucous membranes, stimulating;
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Balsamic acids (to 60%) comprising esters of Cinnamic (C9H9O2) and Benzoic acids (18%); Benzoresinol; Benzaldehyde; Styrol; Vanillin; and several related
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Alcohol; Caustic potash; Ether;
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Formula #119 Cucumber oil sunburn; cooling
Formula #120 Night cream ;
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May cause extra load
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No
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No
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