COMMON NAMEStandardized:yarrowOther: milfoilBOTANICAL NAMEAchilleamillefoliumL.Plant Family:AsteraceaeOVERVIEWINTRODUCTIONYarrowis a flowering perennial, common in North America but also native to Europe andAsia. Its leaves are soft and highly segmented with a characteristic appearancethat is almost feather-like. Yarrow grows stalks during the summer months, witha height that is dependent upon the seasonal rainfall. During dry years, thesestalks may only grow a foot or two, preserving energy in its roots. Clusters oftiny white flowers grow atop the stalks, emitting a distinctive andcharacteristic aroma.Yarrowreceived its Latin nameAchilleafrom the legendary Greek heroAchilles. According to the common legend, Achilles's mother dipped him into theriver Styx by the ankle in an effort to make him invulnerable. Fighting manybattles as a seemingly invincible warrior, Achilles used yarrow to treat thewounds of his fellow soldiers. He later died from a wound to his heel, as itwas the one unprotected part of his anatomy.CONSTITUENTSBitters,chamazulene, proazulene, saponins, tannins, fatty acids.PARTS USEDDriedstems, leaves, and flowers.TYPICAL PREPARATIONSTeainfusions, juice (from the fresh herb), tinctures, as a compress, and in baths.SUMMARYAccordingthe German Commission E, yarrow is approved to support healthy appetite, aswell as mild, spastic discomforts of the gastrointestinal tract. It istraditionally used externally to support healthy skin and as a poultice forminor wounds. Its efficacy in this manner is not supported by clinical data.PRECAUTIONSSpecific:Notfor use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcarepractitioner. Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae familyshould exercise caution with yarrow, as allergic cross-reactivity is common inAsteraceae plants. Processed in a facility that also produces tree nuts. Treenut fragments may be occasionally present.General:Werecommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner beforeusing herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on anymedications.Foreducational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Foodand Drug Administration.This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.