Ixbut vs Achillea Millefolium Var

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ixbut

Euphorbia lancifolia

Womens Health

Achillea Millefolium Var

Achillea millefolium var. rosea

Womens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Ixbut

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Achillea Millefolium Var

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mayan medicinal plant used in Guatemala and Mesoamerica as a galactagogue to stimulate breast milk production; also used for digestive complaints.

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

diterpenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, sterols

azulene, achillicin, flavonoids, camphor, tannins

Traditional Uses

Lactation stimulation, Digestive complaints, Skin conditions, Wound healing

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

Modern Uses

Galactagogue effects, Anti-inflammatory activity, Wound healing properties

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic

Adult Dosage

Leaf tea: 2-3 cups daily for lactation

4g dried herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Non-lactating women

pregnancy, allergy to Asteraceae, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Mild digestive effects

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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