Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support healthy blood circulation.

May help relieve mild feverish symptoms associated with a common cold or influenza.

Traditionally used to support a healthy appetite.

May help relieve temporary indigestion, bloating and flatulence.

Traditionally used to support normal menstruation.

May help relieve minor abdominal cramping associated with menstrual periods.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Yarrow should not be presented as treating influenza, bacterial or viral infection, cardiovascular disease, heavy menstrual bleeding or another diagnosed condition.

Practitioner-guided digestive and circulatory support.

Adults experiencing temporary indigestion, bloating, flatulence or reduced appetite.

Adults prescribed Yarrow as part of a professionally guided menstrual-support formula.

Adults experiencing minor menstrual cramping after severe or unusual symptoms have been excluded.

Adults experiencing mild feverish symptoms associated with a temporary cold or influenza.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than Yarrow tea, dried herb, tablets or capsules.

Persistent fever, severe abdominal pain, unexplained appetite loss, abnormal vaginal bleeding, dizziness, faintness or marked weakness requires appropriate medical assessment.

Dosage

Common name: Yarrow

Alternative names: Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Thousand Leaf, Soldier’s Woundwort

Botanical name: Achillea millefolium

Plant part used: Herb

Medicinal portion: Above-ground flowering herb

Plant family: Asteraceae

Older family name: Compositae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Achillea millefolium is an accepted botanical species belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Yarrow is an aromatic and bitter perennial herb with fine, feathery leaves and clusters of small flowers.

The current product information does not declare standardisation to achilleine, essential oils, flavonoids or another constituent. Do not add a standardised-compound amount without current manufacturer confirmation.

This product should not be confused with other Achillea species, Yarrow essential oil or topical Yarrow creams and salves.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) herb 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 15–40 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 15–40 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the measured amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not take the undiluted 45% ethanol preparation directly from the bottle.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because feverish, menstrual or digestive symptoms remain present.

Seek professional advice if appetite loss or digestive symptoms worsen or continue for longer than two weeks.

Seek professional advice if menstrual discomfort worsens or continues for longer than one week.

Seek medical advice sooner if fever becomes high, continues for more than three days or is accompanied by breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, severe weakness or dehydration.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Contraindicated in people with a known allergy to Yarrow or Achillea millefolium.

People sensitive to plants from the Asteraceae or Compositae family may have a greater risk of reacting.

Related plants include ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, marigolds, echinacea and chamomile.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current bottle label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Yarrow has traditional menstrual and uterine applications and should not be used to stimulate menstruation during pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.

Bleeding, pain or cramping during pregnancy requires prompt medical assessment.

Use cautiously during breastfeeding and avoid high amounts unless specifically directed by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner.

Reliable safety information during breastfeeding remains limited.

Do not use Yarrow as a substitute for investigation of abnormal menstrual bleeding.

Bleeding between periods, bleeding after intercourse, postmenopausal bleeding, rapidly soaking through menstrual products or repeated large clots requires medical assessment.

Seek urgent care when bleeding is accompanied by faintness, severe dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe pelvic pain or marked weakness.

Yarrow should not be described as treating fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, polycystic ovary syndrome or another underlying cause of menstrual symptoms.

Do not use Yarrow as a substitute for medical care for influenza, fever or another infection.

Seek prompt medical attention for breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, severe weakness, dehydration, persistent vomiting, neck stiffness or rapidly worsening symptoms.

Yarrow may traditionally support healthy circulation, but it should not be described as treating poor circulation, blood clots, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or another vascular condition.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines or have a bleeding or clotting disorder.

This includes medicines such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, aspirin and clopidogrel.

Reliable medicine-interaction information remains limited. Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your care.

Do not use Yarrow as a substitute for investigation of persistent appetite loss or digestive symptoms.

Seek medical advice for severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, difficulty swallowing, black stools, blood in the stool, jaundice or unexplained weight loss.

Yarrow has a history of topical herbal use, but this oral 45% ethanol extract should not be applied undiluted to wounds, burns, broken skin, the eyes or mucous membranes.

Deep, infected, heavily bleeding or slow-healing wounds require appropriate medical care.

Do not give this practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Discontinue use at least seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery, dental surgery or another invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by the treating medical team.

Tell the surgeon, anaesthetist, dentist and pharmacist that Yarrow has been used.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Keep securely out of reach of children.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.