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Yarrow

Evidence is based on traditional use for over 30 years, with laboratory studies showing antibacterial, spasmolytic, and anti-inflammatory effects, but insufficient clinical trials.

Benefits

Key compounds

Essential oilflavonoids (ApigeninRutinLuteinCamphor)monoterpenessesquiterpenesMillifolidesAchillinin ACarvacrolThymol

Best for these goals

Antibacterialanti-inflammatoryspasmolyticstrong antioxidantanticanceranalgesicantidiabeticcholagogueantifungalantisepticantiulcerimmune stimulant

How to use it

Herbal tea, infusion, liquid extract, dry extract, solid forms

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions of the skin reported. Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to yarrow and other Asteraceae family plants. | Interactions: May affect Cytochromes P450 metabolism, potentially increasing concentrations of drugs like Erythromycin, Diazepam, and Cyclosporine.
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