Botanical: Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Constituents: Sesquiterpene lactones, volatile oil, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolic acids, coumarins
Actions: Diaphoretic, hypotensive, astringent, anti inflammatory, anti spasmodic, diuretic, antimicrobial, bitter, hepatic.
Indications: stong diaphoretic for helping body reduce fever. Stimulates digestion and tones blood vessels. As a urinary tract antiseptic. Considered a specific herb in thrombotic conditions associated with hypertension, and is thought to lower blood pressure through dilation of peripheral vessels. Externally used for wound healing
C/I: use caution during pregnancy and anticoagulant therapies
Adverse Effects: volatile oils and whole plant are toxic. Generally safe herb. Possible symptoms of overdose includes convulsions.
Dosing: tincture 2-4ml (1:5 in 25%) TID, 2-4g of dried herb, 1-2ml fluid extract
Interactions: proton pump inhibitors because yarrow can increase hcl production.
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