Introduction of Agrimonia eupatoria to recommend to the food and pharmaceutical industries

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Assistant Prof., Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Agrimonia eupatoria is a perennial medicinal species distributed in different parts of the country. It is used in treatment of liver diseases. Recent studies led to the discovery of antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties as well as increased metabolism. Nowadays, more research is focused on the plant health benefits associated with MS disease. The herbal tea of this medicinal plant is effective in disposal of gallstones and treatment of diarrhea. This research was aimed to investigate the possibility of planting and germination of this species in a factorial experiment based on a randomized complete block design with three replications. The results showed that fresh seeds (immediately after harvest) had more viability. The best planting density was four plants per square meter. The spring plantings showed better survival. Beta caryophyllene had the highest percentage in the essential oil of flowers and leaves. This substance is widely used to aromatize cosmetics, soaps and hygiene products.

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Iran Nature
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 3
May and June 2017
Pages 66-70

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