Achillea Millefolium Var vs Silverweed

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Herb

Achillea Millefolium Var

Achillea millefolium var. rosea

Womens Health

Silverweed

Potentilla anserina

Womens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Achillea Millefolium Var

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Silverweed

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Pink-flowered variety of yarrow found across European meadows used in Celtic and Slavic folk medicine for wound healing, fever, and menstrual conditions.

Creeping perennial of damp ground worldwide; leaves used in European and Native American folk medicine for menstrual cramps and diarrhea.

Active Compounds

azulene, achillicin, flavonoids, camphor, tannins

tannins, flavonoids, ellagic acid, phenolic acids, zinc

Traditional Uses

wound healing, fever, menstrual disorders, digestive complaints, antimicrobial

Menstrual cramps in European folk medicine, Diarrhea and dysentery, Wound healing, Used by Cree and other Indigenous peoples

Modern Uses

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing

Adult Dosage

4g dried herb as tea 3x daily

2–4 g dried herb as tea; 2–3 mL tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, allergy to Asteraceae, anticoagulants

Pregnancy in large doses, Constipation

Side Effects

allergic contact dermatitis, photosensitivity

Constipation with overuse, GI irritation in excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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