Sappanwood vs Achillea Millefolium Var

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sappanwood

Caesalpinia sappan

Womens Health

Achillea Millefolium Var

Achillea millefolium var. rosea

Womens Health

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Sappanwood

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Achillea Millefolium Var

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Thai and Chinese medicinal heartwood used to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, and reduce swelling.

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

brazilin, sappanchalcone, 3-deoxysappanone, protosappanin

azulene, achillicin, flavonoids, camphor, tannins

Traditional Uses

blood stasis, menstrual disorders, wound swelling, infections

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

Modern Uses

antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic

Adult Dosage

3-9g heartwood daily

4g dried herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

pregnancy, allergy to Asteraceae, anticoagulants

Side Effects

anticoagulant effect

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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