Nordic Yarrow vs Achillea ligustica

Northern European variety of yarrow used in Scandinavian folk medicine for fever, wound healing, and digestive conditions; slightly different chemistry from common yarrow.

Mediterranean yarrow species used in traditional Italian and Greek medicine for similar indications to common yarrow.

achillin, achillicin, azulene, camphor, flavonoids

achillin, eugenol, borneol, camphor, luteolin, apigenin

Fever reduction, Wound healing, Digestive tonic, Menstrual regulation

wounds, fever, digestive disorders, menstrual regulation

Antipyretic effects, Wound healing support, Anti-inflammatory activity, Antispasmodic properties

vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diaphoretic

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 2-4ml tincture 3x daily; topical poultice

3-5g dried herb or 2-4ml tincture daily

Allergy to Asteraceae, Pregnancy uterine stimulant

asteraceae allergy, pregnancy, anticoagulants

Contact dermatitis, Photosensitization

contact dermatitis, photosensitivity