Achillea millefolium
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntioxidantAntispasmodicAstringentBitter digestive tonic / stomachicDiaphoreticDigestive aidDiureticStyptic / haemostaticVulnerary (wound healing)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Loss of appetiteTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- BruisingTraditional
- Cold & fluTraditional
- DiarrhoeaTraditional
- FeverTraditional
- Heavy menstrual bleedingTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Menstrual crampsTraditional
- Muscle spasmTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- Swelling / fluid retentionTraditional
- Urinary supportTraditional
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)Traditional
- WoundsTraditional
From the Materia Medica
Common Names: Yarrow, common yarrow, milfoil, thousand-leaf, soldier's woundwort, nosebleed plant, staunchweed, bloodwort, knight's milfoil, devil's nettle Genus: Achillea Parts Used: Aerial parts, Flower, Leaf Medicinal Actions: Styptic (haemostatic), Vulnerary (wound healing), Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Bitter digestive tonic, Antimicrobial Preparation Methods: Poultice, Tea/Infusion, Tincture, Salve, Styptic powder Summary: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an aromatic…
Selected studies & references
ReviewAchillea millefolium: mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic, clinical drug-drug interactions and tolerability (2023)
PreclinicalChemical composition of Achillea millefolium L. and their anti-inflammatory activity (2024)
PreclinicalGermacrane-type sesquiterpene lactones from Achillea millefolium L. and their anti-inflammatory activity (2023)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.