Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Yarrow Achillea millefolium.	Anti-inflammatory, astringent, carminative, choleretic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hemostatic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, stimulant, vulnerary.	Single product	July 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Yarrow, Thousand-Leaf, Milfoil, Green Arrow, Wound Wort, Nosebleed Plant. Parts Used: Whole herb. Historical Uses: Legendary Greek hero Achilles used this plant to treat wounds, hence the plant's scientific name. Yarrow has been used to treat internal hemorrhages, gastric and liver disorders and hypertension.1 It has also been employed to treat diarrhea in children, uterine disorders, Bright's disease, intestinal gas, hemorrhoids, painful nipples, colds, flu, fistula and bed-wetting. Externally, Yarrow has served to treat wounds and is known to stop bleeding. It is also claimed to prevent baldness.1 Contraindications: Avoid using Yarrow with anticoagulant drugs or during pregnancy. Adverse reactions: To be used with caution by persons allergic to ragweed. Dosage: 30 to 60 drops three times per day. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.327

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.