It is distributed primarily over the Korean Peninsula, Japan, China, Siberia, and Eastern Europe.

[2] Agrimonia pilosa is a perennial herb with erect stem growing 30–120 cm (12–47 in) in height.

Agrimonia pilosa contains certain chemical components such as agrimonolide, coumarin, tannins, as well as flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, and triterpenes.

[2] Agrimonia pilosa is traditionally used in Korea for boils, eczema, and taeniasis (a tape worm condition).

[2] In Nepal and China, A. pilosa is traditionally used for abdominal pain, sore throat, headaches, and heat stroke.