It is an
important medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of various ailments.
The botanical name for Yarrow is Achillea millefolium Linn which belongs to the
Asteraceae family. It is also called a nosebleed plant.
English
– Common yarrow
Hindi
– Gandrain
Urdu
– Tukhm gandana
Telugu
– Yaro
Bengali
– Ugraandha phula
Marathi
– Rojmarri
Konkani
– Rajmari
Gujarathi
– Yaro
Tamil
– Ahchilliya
Arabic
– Al-Biranjassf
Persian
– Biranjaasp
It is originated from Asia, Europe, and
North America. It is also widely distributed and cultivated in the temperate
region. In India, it is found in the Himalayas from Kashmir to Kumaun up to an
altitude of 1050m – 3600 m. It is also found in Europe, and United States.
Yarrow is a perennial and medium-sized
aromatic plant that grows up to 1-2 foot height. The leaves are green to
greyish-green in color. It is divided into linear lobes and pointed with a whitish
tip. The heads of flowers are 3-5 cm in diameter which is white to pink in
color. Usually, the flower appears from June to September.
Parts
used: Whole plant and Flowerhead
Taste:
Astringent, Pungent, Bitter
Potency:
Cold
On
chemical compound analysis of Yarrow, it includes
Glycoalkaloid – Achillieine
Flavonoids – Luteolin, apigenin, kaempferol, quercitrin
Volatile oil – Cineol, azulene, eugenol, pinene, thujone, camphor, camphene,
sabinene, achillin
Tannins,
aconitic, and isovalerianic acids
Resins,
Salicyclic acid and coumarins
ACTIONS:
Abortifacient: induce abortion
Astringent: constrict tissue
Antibacterial: effective against bacteria
Antispasmodic: reduce the involuntary muscle spasm
Antimicrobial: effective against microbes
Anti-inflammatory: reduce the inflammation
Cholagogue: stimulate the flow of bile
Diuretic: increase the amount of urine excreted
Digestive: improve digestion
Expectorant: treat cough
Styptic: inhibit the bleeding that occurs during wounds
Tonic: restore health
Wound healing: heal the wound quickly
Ointment
obtained from the leaves used to treat wounds, ulcers, and fistulas
The
decoction with white wine is used to stop reins in men and whites in women
The use of
yarrow control menstruation lowers the blood pressure and bleeding piles
It
purifies the blood and is also recommended in the early stage of children’s
cold
The
decoction obtained from the whole plant used in the treatment of bleeding piles
and kidney disorders
The
infusion of plants or flowers used to treat influenza, fever, cold, and cough
The whole
plant is used as a liver tonic
To treat
toothache, chew the leaves of the plant
The
dose of the drug used according to the physician
Powder: 4.5g
Infusion: 1-2g
Succus: 5ml
Fluid extract: 1-2ml
Tincture: 5ml
External sitz bath: 100g per 20 liters of
water
Long
term use may increase the photosensitivity of skin
The use of a yarrow may lower blood
pressure in the blood. So, monitoring of blood pressure is required in patients
who are taking the hypertensive drug
Do
not use this herb if you are allergic to the chemical constituents of yarrow
Kindly
avoid using this herb while you are pregnant because the use of the herb may
induce abortifacient
Kindly
avoid this herb during lactation
Less
information is available to the children who are below 12 years of age
It
is contraindicated in a patient who are having gallbladder stones, ulcers,
occlusion of the bile duct, and gallbladder disease
Fever:
Due to its antipyretic and diaphoretic
activity, the use of the yarrow stimulates sweating and decrease body
temperature.
Take the required amount of dried yarrow
flower and add boiled water into it. Wait for 30 minutes. Filter the water and
consume it to reduce fever
Diarrhea:
Due to its astringent and antispasmodic reduces
the secretion of mucus and intestinal motility and cause the construction of
intestinal tissue which reduce stomach pain and cramps
Take the required amount of yarrow capsule and
consume it after your meals and treat diarrhea
Flatulence:
Due to its carminative effect, the use of
yarrow helps to prevent the formation of gas in the intestine
Inflammatory
bowel diseases:
Due to its anti-inflammatory effect, it
inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators and decreases the pain and bowel
inflammation
Inflammation
of gums:
Due to its anti-bacterial and
anti-inflammatory properties helps to reduce gingivitis
Pour the boiling water into a dried yarrow
flower and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Gargle it with this water to treat
gingivitis
Hay
fever:
Due to its anti-inflammatory effect, the use
of yarrow helps to inhibit the mediators which are responsible for allergic
reactions. Inhaling the yarrow flower water increase the secretion and removal
of mucus from the respiratory tract by its expectorant effect
Toothache:
Due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory
properties, the use of yarrow helps to reduce the pain and inflammation in the
affected area
Wound
healing:
Tannins present in the yarrow increase the
wound contraction and induce the synthesis of collagen and it also heals the
wound quickly.
The Yarrow comes
in various formulations includes
For digestion:
Take the
required amount of yarrow leaves and soak them overnight. Consume it before
your meals
For diarrhea:
Take the
required amount of yarrow capsule and consume it water after your meals to
treat diarrhea
For fever:
Take the required amount of dried yarrow
flower and add boiled water into it. Wait for 30 minutes. Filter the water and
consume it to reduce fever
External use:
For joint pain and swelling:
Take the
required amount of yarrow oil and mix it with olive oil. Apply this on an
affected area to get rid of joint pain
For cough, cold, and influenza
Take the
required amount of yarrow oil and mix it with eucalyptus. Apply this mixture to
the chest to treat congestion
For gingivitis:
Pour the boiling water into a dried yarrow
flower and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Gargle it with this water to treat
gingivitis
Dermatitis
Skin
irritation
Light
sensitivity
Is Yarrow powder
available in the market?
Yes,
it is available in the market and it can be brought from online websites or
ayurvedic medical stores.
How to store Yarrow
powder?
It
should be stored in an airtight container and keep the medicines away from the
heat and light and Do not keep the medicines reaching out
to children
Is Yarrow edible?
Yes, yarrow leaves are edible and they can be
consumed in a raw or cooked form
Can you smoke Yarrow?
Yes, yarrow is used
as a substitute for tobacco and it also helps to quit smoking
