Artemisia verlotiorum vs Achillea Millefolium Var

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Artemisia verlotiorum

Womens Health

Achillea Millefolium Var

Achillea millefolium var. rosea

Womens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Artemisia verlotiorum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Achillea Millefolium Var

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Chinese Artemisia naturalized worldwide used in TCM similar to A. argyi for moxibustion and gynecological conditions.

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

Active Compounds

1,8-cineole, camphor, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes

azulene, achillicin, flavonoids, camphor, tannins

Traditional Uses

Moxibustion in TCM, Gynecological conditions, Digestive complaints

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

Modern Uses

Moxibustion therapy, Emmenagogue, Anti-inflammatory

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic

Adult Dosage

3-9 g dried herb; burn in moxa sticks

4g dried herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy - emmenagogue, Epilepsy

pregnancy, allergy to Asteraceae, anticoagulants

Side Effects

GI upset, Uterine stimulation

allergic contact dermatitis, photosensitivity

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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