Yarrow – Achillea millifolium
Anti-inflammatory
- In vitro study that confirmed the traditional use of Yarrow as an anti-inflammatory. J Ethnopharmacol. 2007 Sep 5;113(2):312-7.
Anti-oxidant
- Several varieties of Achillea were tested and found to have anti-oxidant effects. J Ethnopharmacol. 2005 Nov 14;102(2):221-7
Antiparasitic
- Traditionally used for intestinal parasites, this study found it effective in controlling them in ruminants. J Helminthol. 2008 Sep;82(3):227-33.
- In a mouse study Yarrow, among others, was effective for Leishmaniasis. J Vector Borne Dis 45, December 2008, pp. 301–306
Anti-tumour
- A. millefolium “exhibited significant cytoxicity against cultured human tumor cell lines in vitro”. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2011;75(8):1554-6.
Anti-ulcer
- Potential for treating ulcers, this study also demonstrated “no signs of relevant toxicity even at very long chronic exposure” in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Sep 19;107(2):277-84
Cardiovascular
- Demonstrated vasoprotective and vascular anti-inflammatory action. Phytomedicine. 2011 Sep 15;18(12):1031-6.
Liver Protection
- “hepatoprotective, antispasmodic and calcium antagonist” says this study.
Phytother Res. 2006 Jul;20(7):546-51.
Skin Rejuvenating
- A. millefolium was better than glycolic acid for rejuvenating the skin. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2011 Dec;33(6):535-42.
