Agrimonia eupatoria Linn. A Traditional Herb and its Scientific Testimony- A Review.

Plants are utilized as remedial agents since time immemorial in both organized (Ayurveda, Unani) & Unorganized (folk, ethnic, inhabitant) form that have been revered for their medicinal value. Traditional system of medicines primarily Unani (Greco Arab) and Ayurveda uses plant as a whole or part of it for healing many ailments. Such as, A. eupatoria (Agrimonia/agrimony) is one of the most vital plants found in India which is used for its abiding properties of curing a number of diseases. The herb posses highly therapeutic value especially for treatment of lifestyle diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension and Obesity, accompanied by low-grade inflammation.  Research on medicinal plants is one of the leading areas of research globally. Modern era researches and scientific reports also revalidate its usefulness as imperative medicinal herb. The integral objective of reviewing this manuscript is to bring to lime light the litrarery and scientific validation of Agrimonia eupatoria. Key words: Agrimonia, Unani Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Therapeutic Uses