Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) — family Asteracées.

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: French Pharmacopoeia.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 11 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 76 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Cancer : Plant part used: Flower. Documented pharmacological profile: 5-Fluoro-Uracile-like. Mentioned synergistic association: association synergique avec Calendula officinalis.
   According to Mouhid L (2018): METHODS: In this study, we have analyzed the potential anti-carcinogenic effect of different Asteraceae (Achillea millefolium & Calendula officinalis) & Lamiaceae (Melissa officinalis & Origanum majorana) plant extracts obtained by different green technologies (Supercritical CO2 Extraction -SFE- & Ultrasonic Assisted Extraction -UAE-) to identify efficient plant extracts against human pancreatic cancer cells that could constitute the basis of novel treatment approaches. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive & mortal cancers. According to Stojanović-Radić Z (2012): As a conclusion, the adverse effects of plant material processing did not affect its antimicrobial potential, while the obtained high antimicrobial activity can be explained by synergistic action of the herein used solvent with essential oils.
2. Leishmaniasis : Plant part used: Other. Documented pharmacological profile: Glucantime-like. Mentioned synergistic association: Thymus vulgaris, Thuya occidentalis.
   According to Niforoushzadeh MA (n.d.): In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of herbal extracts of Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) & Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), propolis hydroalcoholic extract & systemic glucantime against cutaneous leishmaniasis in Balb/c mice. They were treated with pure ethanol 70 degrees, systemic glucantime, A millefolium hydroalcoholic extract, T vulgaris hydroalcoholic extract & propolis hydroalcoholic extract for six weeks. According to Amirghofran Z (2001): The cytotoxic activity of ethanolic extracts of Thymus vulgaris, Thuja orientalis & Achillea millefolium was investigated on various growing tumor cell lines.
3. Bronchoconstriction, asthma : Plant part used: Whole plant. Documented pharmacological profile: Chlorphéniramine-like.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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