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    • yarrow-achillea-millefolium yarrow-achillea-millefolium
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    Yarrow

    Scientific:Achillea millefolium
    Other:Yarrow
    Family:Asteraceae
    • Summary
    • Indications
    • Actions
    • Constituents
    • Posology
    • Safety
    • Interactions
    • References

    Summary

    Yarrow grows in the northern hemisphere, and since ancient times it has been used in traditional medical systems of Asia, Europe, and North America. Western herbalists recommend yarrow primarily for indigestion associated with heaviness, cramping, and gas. This bitter and aromatic tasting herb stimulates digestion and relieves cramping of smooth muscles. Its antispasmodic effects extend to the pelvic region where it’s often used to relieve menstrual cramps.

    As a first aid remedy, yarrow is valued for its astringent and vulnerary properties to help heal wounds both internally and topically. The Ancient Greeks applied yarrow to injuries on the battlefield to arrest bleeding and heal wounds. The First Nations people in North America applied it topically to bruises and strains, and the tea was consumed as a diaphoretic remedy to treat fevers and colds.

    Indications

    Gastrointestinal
    • digestive complaints
    - dyspepsia
    - colic
    • inflammation of the mucous membranes
    - gastric ulcer
    - gastritis
    - colitis
    • sitz bath for hemorrhoids

    Respiratory
    • upper respiratory tract infections
    - colds
    - influenza

    Urinary
    • urinary tract infections (UTI)
    • hematuria

    Cardiovascular
    • hypertension
    • atherosclerosis

    Dermatologic
    • bleeding wounds (topical application)
    • leishmaniasis

    Gynecological
    • atonic menstrual complaints
    - dysmenorrhea
    - menorrhagia
    - leukorrhoea

    Actions

    • Bitter
    • Vulnerary
    • Diaphoretic
    • Antispasmodic
    • Astringent
    • Carminative
    • Antiviral
    • Diuretic
    • Antiinflammatory
    • Antiulcerogenic
    • Antihypertensive

    Constituents

    • Volatile Oils (Azulene, Chamazulene)
    • Sesquiterpene Lactones (Achillicin)
    • Flavonoids
    • Bitters
    • Alkaloids
    • Tannins
    • Coumarin

    Posology

    • Tincture (1:5 of flower in 40% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
    • Fluid extract (1:1 of flower in 25% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid
    • Infusion (dried flower): 2-4g tsp tid

    Safety

    - Generally considered safe when used as indicated.

    Contra-Indications:
    • Asteraceae allergy: contains sesquiterpene lactones

    Pregnancy & Lactaction:
    • Caution: emmenogogue effects.

    Interactions

    - Iron supplements • may reduce the absorption of non-heme iron. Take iron supplements a few hours apart.

    References

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    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

    Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

    Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.

    Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

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    Yarrow

    Scientific:Achillea millefolium
    Other:Yarrow
    Family:Asteraceae

    Summary

    Yarrow grows in the northern hemisphere, and since ancient times it has been used in traditional medical systems of Asia, Europe, and North America. Western herbalists recommend yarrow primarily for indigestion associated with heaviness, cramping, and gas. This bitter and aromatic tasting herb stimulates digestion and relieves cramping of smooth muscles. Its antispasmodic effects extend to the pelvic region where it’s often used to relieve menstrual cramps.

    As a first aid remedy, yarrow is valued for its astringent and vulnerary properties to help heal wounds both internally and topically. The Ancient Greeks applied yarrow to injuries on the battlefield to arrest bleeding and heal wounds. The First Nations people in North America applied it topically to bruises and strains, and the tea was consumed as a diaphoretic remedy to treat fevers and colds.

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