Biological activities of yarrow species (Achillea spp.)
Nemeth E, Bernath J
Published in Current Pharmaceutical Design
Methodology
Review of pharmacological studies on Achillea species with attention to chemical variability of essential oils and extracts.
Key Findings
Anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, antimicrobial and choleretic effects are reported, but proazulene and essential-oil content vary widely between chemotypes and harvest conditions.
Conclusions
Standardisation of yarrow preparations is a prerequisite for reliable therapeutic use.
Limitations
Preclinical focus; heterogeneous methodology; no human efficacy data.
Supplements Studied
Proazulene and essential-oil content vary widely between yarrow chemotypes and harvest conditions.
Outcomes Measured
Anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, antimicrobial and choleretic effects are reported, but proazulene and essential-oil content vary widely between chemotypes and harvest conditions.
Related Health Concerns
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