Agrimonia pilosa vs Matico

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Agrimonia pilosa

Antimicrobial

Piper angustifolium

Antimicrobial

Agrimonia pilosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Matico

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian agrimony used in TCM for bleeding conditions, parasites, and digestive complaints.

Peruvian pepper plant used by Incas and Spanish colonial physicians for wound healing and sexually transmitted infections.

Active Compounds

agrimonolide, luteolin, quercetin, tannins

maticin, beta-sitosterol, apiol, diterpenes, tannins

Traditional Uses

Bleeding conditions in TCM, Intestinal parasites, Digestive complaints, Antibacterial use

Wound hemostatic in Peruvian traditional medicine, Gonorrhea treatment in historical use, Digestive complaints, Used by Incas for various infections

Modern Uses

Hemostatic properties, Anthelmintic, Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial, Hemostatic, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal

Adult Dosage

9-15 g dried herb as decoction

2–3 g leaves as tea; 2–3 mL tincture; topical poultice

Contraindications

Constipation, Pregnancy in high doses

Pregnancy, Allergy to Piperaceae

Side Effects

Constipation in excess

GI irritation, Uterine stimulation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E