PARTS USED
Flowers & Leaves
NATIVE REGIONS
Asia, Europe, North America
PREPARATIONS
Fluid extract, decoction, juice, infusion, essential oil, powder, tincture
Achillea millefolium
COMMON NAMES
Yarrow, bloodwort, nosebleed
Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
Volatile oil (azulene, cineol, borneol, and others)
Bitter Alkaloids
Achillein
Achilleic acid
Tannins
Minerals
Copper Nitrates
Phosphates
Potassium
Potash
Therapeutic Actions
antibacterial | anti-inflammatory | antimicrobial | antiseptic |
antispasmodic | antiviral | astringent | cholagogue |
diaphoretic | diuretic | emmenagogue | expectorant |
hemostatic | hpatic | sedative | skin rejuvenating |
stimulant | stomachic | styptic | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Bleeding
Skin infections
Cold & flu symptoms (coughs, bronchitis, fevers)
Kidney disorders
Nosebleeds
Diabetes support
Gastrointestinal support
Contraindications & Safety
Contraindications during pregnancy and breastfeeding are debated between publication sources
Essential oil contains thujone
Can contribute to thujone toxicity and theoretically should be avoided when using Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri), cedar (Thuja occidentalis), wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), sage (Salvia officinalis), and Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Excessive doses may interfere with:
hypo- and hypertensive therapies
diuretic effects
anticoagulants
Essential oil should be avoided by those diagnosed with asthma.
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.