Evodia Fruit vs Norse Yarrow

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Evodia Fruit

Tetradium ruticarpum

Analgesic

Achillea millefolium var. borealis

Analgesic

Evodia Fruit

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Norse Yarrow

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Warming TCM herb that disperses cold, relieves pain, and redirects rebellious qi downward. Key herb for cold-type headaches and nausea.

Nordic variety of yarrow used by Vikings and Norse peoples as a wound herb, digestive bitter, and fever remedy.

Active Compounds

evodiamine, rutaecarpine, limonene, evodine

achillin, azulene, camphor, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Warming the middle burner, Redirecting rebellious qi, Dispersing cold and stopping pain

wound staunching in Viking folk medicine, fever and cold remedy, digestive bitter

Modern Uses

Pain management, Nausea relief, Blood pressure research

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic

Adult Dosage

2-5g dried fruit in decoction

2-4g dried herb as tea or 3-5ml tincture

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Yin deficiency with heat, Excess fire patterns

pregnancy - emmenagogue, asteraceae allergy

Side Effects

Nausea, Headache at high doses

contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E