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Achillea ligustica exerts its medicinal effects through several bioactive compounds. Achillin and luteolin provide anti-inflammatory activity by modulating inflammatory pathways, while eugenol contributes antimicrobial and analgesic properties. Borneol and camphor offer antispasmodic and carminative effects on the digestive system. The flavonoid content, particularly luteolin, supports wound healing through antioxidant activity. These compounds work synergistically to produce the vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, and digestive benefits traditionally attributed to this Mediterranean yarrow species. Evidence Level: C/Traditional.
Can I take Achillea ligustica with blood thinners or anticoagulants?
Achillea ligustica is contraindicated for individuals taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications. The herb may potentiate bleeding risk through potential effects on blood coagulation pathways. This interaction applies to warfarin, heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and similar blood-thinning medications. Patients on these medications should avoid this herb entirely. Additionally, the herb may affect liver enzyme metabolism of certain drugs. Always inform your healthcare provider about all herbal supplements to prevent potentially dangerous interactions.
What is the recommended dosage of Achillea ligustica for adults?
The standard adult dosage for Achillea ligustica is 3-5 grams of dried herb daily or 2-4 milliliters of tincture taken in divided doses. The dried aerial parts can be prepared as an infusion, steeped for 10-15 minutes and consumed 2-3 times daily. For external wound application, a cooled infusion or poultice may be used topically. Start with lower doses to assess individual tolerance. Consult a qualified medical herbalist or healthcare provider for condition-specific dosing recommendations. Evidence Level: Traditional.
Is Achillea ligustica safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Achillea ligustica is considered unsafe during pregnancy and should be strictly avoided. The herb has traditional use as an emmenagogue for stimulating menstrual flow and may induce uterine contractions, posing a risk of miscarriage. Safety during breastfeeding has not been established, and use is not recommended. Women attempting to conceive should also avoid this herb. Those with a history of pregnancy complications should consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal preparations.
What are the side effects of Achillea ligustica?
Achillea ligustica may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals, particularly those with existing allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family, such as ragweed, chamomile, or marigolds. Skin reactions may include redness, itching, and localized rash. The herb may also cause photosensitivity, increasing skin sensitivity to sunlight and risk of sunburn. Internal use may produce gastrointestinal upset in some individuals. Discontinue use immediately if adverse reactions occur and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
What is Achillea ligustica used for in traditional medicine?
Achillea ligustica has been used traditionally in Italian and Greek folk medicine for wound healing, fever reduction, and digestive complaints. As a vulnerary, it promotes tissue repair when applied externally to cuts and abrasions. Traditional applications include regulating menstrual cycles, relieving gastrointestinal discomfort, and supporting overall digestive function. These uses are based on ethnobotanical knowledge and traditional practice rather than extensive clinical research. Evidence Level: C/Traditional.
Fiche d'information compilée à partir de PubMed
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Compilé à partir de 14 articles PubMed · modèle : gemma4:31b
Résumé
Achillea ligustica is a medicinal species of the Asteraceae family characterized by a chemically diverse essential oil and high polyphenol content [PMID:39274964, PMID:35448782]. It has demonstrated antioxidant, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties in various studies [PMID:38300819].
Contexte
Achillea ligustica is a medicinal plant in the Asteraceae family found in various Mediterranean locations, including mainland Italy, the Aeolian Islands, Sardinia, and Corsica [PMID:39274964, PMID:35448782, PMID:16366708, PMID:16910724].
Usages traditionnels
In Southern Italy, it is used against psoriasis and other skin diseases [PMID:25278440].
Composés actifs
The plant contains a wide array of secondary metabolites. Essential oils include monoterpenes such as $\beta$-pinene, borneol, $\alpha$-terpineol, isobornyl acetate, 1,8-cineole, camphor, and santolina alcohol [PMID:35448782, PMID:16910724, PMID:16366708]. Polyphenolic compounds identified in hydroethanol extracts include caffeoyl-6-oleside, eucommin A, quercetin-3-O-$\beta$-D-glucoside, and cirsimaritin [PMID:38300819]. Other identified constituents include flavonoids like luteolin, apigenin, and apigenin-7-O-glucuronide, as well as triterpenes such as moretenol [PMID:19570644, PMID:26327332, PMID:16141563].
Mécanisme d'action
Methanol crude extracts inhibit 5-LOX and COX-1 activities and prevent NF$\kappa$B activation, while increasing the biosynthesis of the anti-inflammatory eicosanoid 15(S)-HETE [PMID:25278440].
Preuves cliniques
Preuve DPain (Central and Peripheral)
The hydroethanol extract showed a significant dose-dependent capacity to reduce pain in in vivo assays (tail flick, hot plate, and acetic acid tests) [PMID:38300819].
Preuve DOral Microorganisms/Cariogenic Bacteria
Essential oils show strong inhibitory activity against Streptococcus mutans, Bacillus cereus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Candida albicans [PMID:22253099, PMID:19379797, PMID:25911964].
Preuve DOxidative Stress
Extracts demonstrate antioxidant potential in DPPH, ABTS, and phenanthroline tests [PMID:38300819, PMID:19570644, PMID:16141563].
Sécurité et effets indésirables
In acute toxicity tests, no deaths were observed at doses of 100, 750, and 1500 mg/Kg, with an LD50 higher than 2000 mg/Kg [PMID:38300819].
Synthèse des preuves
The current evidence is primarily based on in vitro and in vivo animal studies (Level D), demonstrating significant pharmacological potential in antimicrobial, antioxidant, and analgesic activities, but lacks human clinical trial data.
Sources PubMed
1.PMID: 35448782 (2022) — Essential Oil Biodiversity of Achillea ligustica All. Obtained from Mainland and Island Populations. · Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
2.PMID: 38300819 (2025) — RP-UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MSn analyses, antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic activities and toxicity of Achillea ligustica All. · Natural product research
3.PMID: 39274964 (2024) — Phenolic Constituents, Photoprotective Effect, and Antioxidant Capacities of Achillea ligustica All. · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
4.PMID: 25911964 (2015) — Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils and Their Isolated Constituents against Cariogenic Bacteria: A Systematic Review. · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
5.PMID: 24910407 (2014) — Ethnobotanical and phytomedical knowledge in the North-Western Ligurian Alps.
Sources gouvernementales
Aucune monographie gouvernementale directe n'est disponible pour cette plante. Le contenu ci-dessous est généré par IA et n'a pas été vérifié par rapport à une source gouvernementale faisant autorité. Utilisez les liens de recherche pour consulter les sources officielles avant de vous fier à ces informations.
6.PMID: 26327332 (2016) — Phytochemical analysis of Achillea ligustica All. from Lipari Island (Aeolian Islands). · Natural product research
7.PMID: 22253099 (2012) — Antimicrobial efficacy of Achillea ligustica All. (Asteraceae) essential oils against reference and isolated oral microorganisms. · Chemistry & biodiversity
8.PMID: 25278440 (2015) — Modulation of Cox-1, 5-, 12- and 15-Lox by popular herbal remedies used in southern Italy against psoriasis and other skin diseases. · Phytotherapy research : PTR
9.PMID: 19570644 (2009) — Flavonoid characterization and antioxidant activity of hydroalcoholic extracts from Achillea ligustica All. · Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
10.PMID: 16141563 (2005) — Comparative radical scavenging and antidiabetic activities of methanolic extract and fractions from Achillea ligustica ALL. · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
11.PMID: 16910724 (2006) — Composition, enantiomeric distribution, and antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Achillea ligustica All. from Corsica. · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
12.PMID: 19379797 (2009) — Composition and biological activity of essential oil of Achillea ligustica All. (Asteraceae) naturalized in central Italy: ideal candidate for anti-cariogenic formulations. · Fitoterapia
13.PMID: 16366708 (2005) — Chemical composition and antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal activities of the essential oil of Achillea ligustica all. · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
14.PMID: 24427958 (2013) — Chemical composition and free radical scavenging activity of the essential oil of Achillea ligustica growing wild in Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Sicily). · Natural product communications