Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Achillea millefolium L.: A Review
Ali SI, Gopalakrishnan B, Venkatesalu V
Published in Phytotherapy Research, Vol. 31 (8), pp. 1140-1161
Methodology
Comprehensive review of traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of Achillea millefolium.
Key Findings
Yarrow extracts show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic and wound-healing activity in preclinical models, with sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids as key constituents; clinical trials are scarce.
Conclusions
Yarrow has a broad preclinical pharmacological profile but human evidence remains very limited.
Limitations
Predominantly in-vitro and animal data; heterogeneous extracts; no pooled clinical analysis.
Supplements Studied
Yarrow extracts show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic and wound-healing activity in preclinical models; clinical trials are scarce.
Outcomes Measured
Yarrow extracts show wound-healing activity in preclinical models.
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