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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) as a tool for helping with Muscle spasm
Evidence
inferred from antispasmodic action
3 sources supporting Yarrow for Muscle spasm. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's antispasmodic action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Achillea millefolium L. s.l. revisited: recent findings confirm the traditional use
View source Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L. s.l.) is traditionally used for inflammatory and spasmodic gastro-intestinal disorders; this work showed that its flavonoids mediate the antispasmodic properties and dicaffeoylquinic acids the anti-inflammatory effects, confirming the traditional use.