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Yarrow works through compounds like achillein and flavonoids, which possess hemostatic properties that help stop bleeding. Its volatile oils, specifically chamazulene, provide anti-inflammatory and antiseptic benefits that support tissue repair. This combination allows yarrow to constrict blood vessels and promote clotting, making it a traditional remedy for treating cuts, abrasions, and nosebleeds (Evidence Level: B).
Does yarrow interact with blood thinners?
Yes, yarrow interacts with anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications such as warfarin, clopidogrel, or aspirin. Because yarrow affects blood clotting mechanisms, taking it alongside these drugs may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising. Patients on blood thinners should avoid yarrow supplements unless specifically directed by a healthcare provider (Evidence Level: C).
Is yarrow safe to take during pregnancy?
Yarrow is considered unsafe during pregnancy and should be avoided. The herb has emmenagogue properties, meaning it can stimulate uterine contractions and menstrual flow, potentially leading to miscarriage or premature labor. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not consume yarrow tea, tinctures, or capsules.
What is the standard dosage for yarrow tea?
The standard adult dosage for yarrow tea is 2 to 4 grams of dried herb steeped in boiling water, taken up to three times daily. For liquid tinctures, the typical dose is 1 to 4 milliliters three times daily. Dosage may vary based on the specific condition being treated, such as fever or digestive issues.
What is yarrow used for in herbal medicine?
Yarrow is commonly used for wound healing, fever reduction, and digestive support. It is valued for its ability to stop bleeding and reduce inflammation when applied topically to cuts. Internally, it acts as a bitter tonic to aid digestion and as a diaphoretic to induce sweating during colds or fevers (Evidence Level: B).
Fiche d'information compilée à partir de PubMed
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Compilé à partir de 30 articles PubMed · modèle : gemma4:31b
Résumé
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) is a medicinal plant used globally for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective properties [PMID:19075697, PMID:42282446].
Contexte
Yarrow is a herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family of Greek origin [PMID:38076118, PMID:35639782]. It is one of the oldest known botanicals used by humans and is significant in the pharmaceutical field [PMID:38076118].
Usages traditionnels
Historically used to treat malaria, hepatitis, jaundice, liver disorders, inflammatory and spasmodic gastro-intestinal disorders, and hepato-biliary complaints [PMID:23959026, PMID:17704978]. Other traditional indications include menstrual irregularities, cramps, fever, wound healing, cough, influenza, pneumonia, kidney stones, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, hemorrhagic disorders, chicken pox, cystitis, diabetes mellitus, indigestion, dyspepsia, eczema, psoriasis, and boils [PMID:23959026, PMID:19075697].
Composés actifs
Bioactive components include flavonoids (kaempferol, luteolin, apigenin, chrysoeriol), sesquiterpene lactones (guaianolides such as millefoliumins and millefolactons), phenolic acids (caffeoylquinic acids, chlorogenic acid), polyacetylenes, simple coumarins, and monoterpenes [PMID:11558643, PMID:28868116, PMID:33761376, PMID:36963706, PMID:38869958, PMID:32722270, PMID:32325741].
Mécanisme d'action
Anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through the inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) release and repression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6 [PMID:36963706, PMID:37839587, PMID:38869958]. It may modulate signaling pathways including NF-κB, PI3K/AKT/mTOR, and RAS/RAF [PMID:42282446]. Antispasmodic properties are mediated by flavonoids, while choleretic effects are caused by dicaffeoylquinic acids [PMID:17704978]. Gastroprotective actions against ethanol-induced ulcers are linked to the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway [PMID:36432009].
Preuves cliniques
Preuve CAnxiety
Showed promising effects in animal models [PMID:33480339]
Preuve DLocalized Bleeding
Hydroalcoholic extract significantly reduced bleeding time in rat liver models [PMID:38283274]
Preuve DDoxorubicin-induced renal injury
Ameliorated injury via inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation in rats [PMID:39734352]
Preuve DCisplatin-induced ocular toxicity
Evaluated for biochemical and histopathological effects in rats [PMID:34180746]
Preuve DGastrointestinal Spasms
Hydroalcoholic extract showed antispasmodic effects in the isolated ileum of rats [PMID:24311877]
Sécurité et effets indésirables
Generally considered safe for supplemental use [PMID:23959026, PMID:28868116]. However, guinea pigs were sensitized to crude extracts of the whole plant and flowers [PMID:11558643]. Yarrow tea showed weak genotoxicity in a Drosophila melanogaster test [PMID:11558643]. In cosmetics, concerns were raised regarding components like linalool, thujone, quercetin, hydroquinone, or α-peroxyachifolid [PMID:27913788].
Interactions médicamenteuses
May interact with hormonal, antibiotic, and anticancer drugs, potentially altering concentrations of drugs such as Erythromycin, Diazepam, and Cyclosporine by affecting Cytochromes P450 metabolism enzymes [PMID:38076118].
Synthèse des preuves
The evidence is primarily based on review articles and animal/in vitro studies (Levels C and D). While traditional use is extensive and some pharmacological activities (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant) are supported by experimental data, human clinical trials are rare.
Sources PubMed
1.PMID: 33480339 (2022) — Anti-anxiety Properties of Selected Medicinal Plants. · Current pharmaceutical biotechnology
2.PMID: 38076118 (2023) — Achillea millefolium: Mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic, clinical drug-drug interactions and tolerability. · Heliyon
3.PMID: 11558643 (2001) — Final report on the safety assessment of Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Extract. · International journal of toxicology
4.PMID: 23959026 (2013) — Minireview on Achillea millefolium Linn. · The Journal of membrane biology
5.PMID: 27913788 (2016) — Safety Assessment of Achillea millefolium as Used in Cosmetics. · International journal of toxicology
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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.
PMID: 35639782 (2023) — Investigation on anti-Corona viral potential of Yarrow tea. · Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
7.PMID: 33820524 (2022) — Traditionally Used Natural Products in Preventing Ionizing Radiation-Induced. · Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry
8.PMID: 36713795 (2022) — Aqueous extract of Achillea millefolium significantly affects mesenchymal stem cell renewal and differentiation in a dose dependent manner. · Journal of stem cells & regenerative medicine
9.PMID: 33761376 (2021) — Guaianolide sesquiterpene lactones from Achillea millefolium L. · Phytochemistry
10.PMID: 17704978 (2007) — Achillea millefolium L. s.l. revisited: recent findings confirm the traditional use. · Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
11.PMID: 19075697 (2008) — Biological activities of yarrow species (Achillea spp.). · Current pharmaceutical design
12.PMID: 36432009 (2022) — Achillea millefolium Essential Oil Mitigates Peptic Ulcer in Rats through Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway. · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
13.PMID: 36914847 (2023) — Germacrane-Type Sesquiterpene Lactones from Achillea millefolium L. and Their Anti-Inflammatory Activity. · Chemistry & biodiversity
14.PMID: 32722270 (2020) — Achillea millefolium L. and Achillea biebersteinii Afan. Hydroglycolic Extracts-Bioactive Ingredients for Cosmetic Use. · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
15.PMID: 36963706 (2023) — Guaianolides from Achillea millefolium L. and their anti-inflammatory activity. · Phytochemistry
16.PMID: 30424560 (2018) — The Phytochemistry of Cherokee Aromatic Medicinal Plants. · Medicines (Basel, Switzerland)
17.PMID: 42282446 (2026) — Exploring the Nutraceutical Potential of Achillea millefolium L.: Phytochemical Composition, Biological Activities, and Industrial Applications. · Food science & nutrition
18.PMID: 28868116 (2017) — Bio-effectiveness of the main flavonoids of Achillea millefolium in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders- a review. · Iranian journal of basic medical sciences
19.PMID: 39734352 (2024) — Achillea millefolium ameliorates doxorubicin-induced renal injury via inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation in rats. · Turkish journal of medical sciences
20.PMID: 32325741 (2020) — Valorization of Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) By-Product through Application of Subcritical Water Extraction. · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
21.PMID: 34180746 (2021) — Effects of Achillea millefolium on cisplatin induced ocular toxicity: an experimental study. · Cutaneous and ocular toxicology
22.PMID: 24311877 (2013) — Antispasmodic effects of yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) extract in the isolated ileum of rat. · African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM
23.PMID: 38869958 (2024) — Chemical Composition of Achillea millefolium L. and Their Anti-Inflammatory Activity. · Chemistry & biodiversity
24.PMID: 37839587 (2023) — Guaianolide-type sesquiterpene lactones from Achillea millefolium L. and their anti-inflammatory activity. · Phytochemistry
25.PMID: 41391266 (2026) — Phytochemicals from Achillea millefolium target NAFLD and NASH: A network pharmacology integrated bioinformatics and molecular docking investigation. · Computational biology and chemistry
26.PMID: 33833853 (2021) — Achillea Species as Sources of Active Phytochemicals for Dermatological and Cosmetic Applications. · Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity
27.PMID: 38576446 (2024) — Novel bioactive extract from yarrow obtained by the supercritical antisolvent-assisted technique inhibits lipid metabolism in colorectal cancer. · Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology
28.PMID: 38283274 (2024) — Safety and hemostatic effect of Achillea millefolium L. in localized bleeding. · Hepatology forum