"Hemp agrimony has been employed chiefly as a detoxifying herb for fevers, colds, flu and other viral conditions. It also stimulates the removal of waste products via the kidneys[254]. Due to its content of alkaloids, the plant should only be used under professional supervision[254]. The plant has a long history of use as a gentle laxative that does not provoke irritation[7], though excessive doses cause purging and vomiting[238]. Recent research has shown that the plant might have anti-tumour activity, though the plant also contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause damage or cancer to the liver[238]. The plant is harvested in the summer and dried for later use[7]. Recently the plant has been found of use as an immune system stimulant, helping to maintain resistance to acute viral and other infections[254]"

"The roots are diaphoretic, laxative and tonic[7]. They are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[238]"

"The leaves and flowering tops are alterative, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, febrifuge, purgative and tonic[4, 7, 9, 21, 46, 238]. A tea made from the dried leaves will give prompt relief if taken at the onset of influenza[4]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the leaves[4]. It is used in the treatment of influenza and feverish chills[4] and also for disorders of the liver, spleen and gall bladder[9]"