Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Yarrow

Plant

English

Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, Bloodwort, Carpenter's weed, Common yarrow, Gordaldo, Milfoil, Musk milfoil, Nosebleed, Sanguinary, Soldier's woundwort, Staunchweed, Thousandleaf, Thousand-seal, Thousand weed, Western yarrow, Woundwort

Latin

Achillea millefolium Linne, Achillea lanulosa Nutt., Achillea millefolium L. s. l., Achillea millefolium subsp. millefolium, Achillea lanulosa, Achillea millefolium millefolium, Achillea millefolium var. millefolium L., Achillea millefolium ssp. millefolium

Plantparts

Aerial parts of flowering plant, Blossom, Dried leaves, Flower, Flower=oil, foliage, Fresh root, Grass, Juice, Leaf, Rhizome, Unspecified, Whole herb

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Abdominal cramp, Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pain, Abdominal spasms, Abdominal trouble, Abscess, Abscesses, Ache, Aches, Acne, Acne vulgaris, Acrid, Acute coryza, Acute viral nasopharyngitis, Adstringent, Affections of the liver, Aids digestion, All diseases, All kinds of illnesses, Alopecia, Analgesic, Analgesic for toothache, Anal Itch, Anal itching, Angina, Angina pectoris, Anodyne, Anorexia, Anorexy, Antalgic, Anthelmintic, Anthelmintics, Anti-abscess, Anti-acne, Anti-alopecic, Antianginal, Antiarthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Antibacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Antibiotic, Anti-Bronchitic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-chilblain, Anti-dandruff, Anti-diabetic, antidiabetic activity, Anti-diarrheic, antidiarrhetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidiarrhoeic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-eczemic, Anti-edemic, Antifebrile, Anti-flu, Anti-gingivitic, Anti-gout, Antihaemorrhagic, Anti-helminthic, Antihelminthics, Antihelmintic, Anti-hemorrhagic, Anti-hemorrhoidal, Anti-hypertensive, Antihypotensive agent, Antihæmorrhagic, Antiinflammatory, antiinflammatory agent, antiinflammatory agent in digestive tract diseases, Antimicrobial, anti-microbial action, Antimicrobial Agent, Anti-neuralgic, Anti-perspirant, antipyretic, Anti-Rheumatic, Anti-scorbutic, antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antistomatitic, Antiulcer, Anusitis, aperient, Aperitive, Appetite stimulant, Appetizer, Appetizing, Aromatic bitter, Arterial hypertension, arthritis, Arthrosis, a sore throat, Assist healing of wounds, Asthenia of kidney, Asthenia of liver, asthma, Astrigent, astringent, attack of gout, Attack of rheumatismgout, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, bad circulation, bad digestion, baktericidal, Baldness, Ballistic trauma, bathing, Bedwetting, Bellyache, Bellypain, benificial effect on the digestion, Betwetting, biliary disorders, Bilious affection, Bilious colic, Biliousness, Bitter, Bitter Tonic, Blackhead, Bladder ailments, Bladder complaints, Bladder disease, Bladder diseases, bladder disorders, Bladder problems, bleeding, Bleeding Stancher, blood cleanser, blood cleansing, Blood-purifier, Blood vomiting, Bloody flux, boils, Bronchial catarrh, bronchitis, Bronquite, Bruise, Bruises, Bullet wound, burn, burns, cachexy, Calculous affections, Calmative, Calming of nerves, cardiac atony, cardiac conditions, cardiac debility, Cardiac diseases, cardiac lassitude, cardiac problems, Cardiac troubles, Cardiospasm, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular disease, Cardiovascular diseases, Carminative, Carminativum, catarrh, Catarrhal inflammation, catarrh of the bladder, catharic, Cathartic, Cephalagia, Cephalalgia, Chapped hands, check bleeding, Chilblain, chilblains, Childern's diarrhea, Childern's stomach cramps, Children's fever, chill, Chill burns, Chills, cholagogic, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Chronic pain, Circulatory System Disorders, clean cuts, Cleanses the blood, cleansing cuts, cleansing the skin, cleansing wounds, Clears gas, clotting of blood vessels, cold, colds, Colitis, Coloenteritis, common cold, complaints of the stomach, complaints of urinary system, Constipation, Contusion, contusions, convulsive state, cosmetic, Costive, Costiveness, Cough, Coughing, Coughs, Cramp, cramps, cureall, Cutaneous Eruptions, dandruff, Dental Analgesic, Dental pain, depurant, Depurative, Dermatitis, Diabetes, diabetes mellitus, diaorrhea, Diaphoretic, Diarrhea, Diarrhea In children, Diarrhoea, diarrhoea in children, Digestive, digestive bitter, digestive disorders, digestive problems, Digestive Schnapps, Digestive stimulant, Digestive System Disorders, Digestive tonic, digestive trouble, Digestive ulcers, Digestive weakness, discharge of urine, Disdorders of the bile, disease of the bladder, disease of the digestive organs, disease of the gall, disease of the liver, disease of the stomach, diseases of the respiratory tract, Disinfectant, disorder of the heart, disorder of the kidneys, disorders in the respiratory passages, disorders of the digestive system, disorders of the liver, disorders of the urinary passage, dispel worms, dispepsia, diuretic, dizziness, dizzy spells, dropsy, Dyschezia, dysentery, dyspepsia, Dyssynergic defaecation, earache, Early stages of fever, Ear pain, Ear pains, Eczema, edema, Enlarged liver, Enlargement of liver, Enlargement of the liver, Enteritis, Enterocolitis, Enuresis, eruption, Erysipelas, Eupeptic, excema, Excessive heartbeatings, exhaustion, Expectorant, Expellant of bile, Expellant of phlegm, expel worms, facewash, facial bath, Fart, fast heartbeating, Febrifugal, febrifuge, Febrile response, festing wounds, fever, Fever in Children, feverish condition, Fevers, Flatulence, flatulency, flatus, flu, fluid accumulation, Fluttering of the heart, Fortifying, Gall-bladder complaints, gallbladder disorders, Gall-bladder problems, Gall complaints, Gargle, Gas, gastralgia, Gastric ulcer, Gastritis, gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal disorder, Gastropathy, General atony, General debility, General fatigue, General fatigue of the organism, General inflammation, General inflammations, General lassitude, General lassitude of organism, General weakness, Gentle diuretic, Giddiness, Gingivitis, Good for digestion, Gout, gravel, Greasy skin, Gripe, Grippe, gum infections, gums infections, Gunshot wound, Gun wounds, haemorrhage, haemorrhage from the lungs, Haemorrhagic conditions, Haemorrhaging, haemorrhoids, haemostatic, have weak nerves, headache, Headaches, Head colds, head pains, Heal-all, healing, healing cuts, Healing wounds, heal wounds, heart complaints, heart conditions, heart disease, Heart diseases, heart disorder, heart disorders, heart problems, heart trouble, heart weakening, helmint, hemorrhage, hemorrhage from the lungs, Hemorrhaging, Hemorrhoid, hemorrhoids, Hemostat, hemostatic, Hepatic, hepatic disease, Hepatic disorders, hepatic problems, hepatomegaly, Herbal tonic, herpes zoster, hidrotic, High bloodpressure, Hydropsy, Hypertension, Hyper tensive, Hypotension, Hypotensive, hysteria, Hæmostatic, Ignis sacer, improves appetite, Improves circulation, improves circulatory system, improves digestion, inappetence, Incontinence, increase growth of the hair, Increases the appetite, increase the bile secretion, indigestion, Induce sweating, infantile diarrhea, infected sores, Infected Sores and Wounds, Infected sore throats, infected wounds, Inflamed skin conditions, inflammation, inflammation in general, inflammation in stomach, inflammation of mucous membrane, inflammation of stomach, Inflammation of the colon, Inflammation of the digestive tract, Inflammation of the gum tissue, inflammation of the large intestine, inflammation of the mouth, Inflammation of the mouth and lips, inflammation of the skin, Inflammation of the throat, inflammations, Inflammations in general, inflammed gums, Inflammed joints, inflammed veins, Influenza, inhibit bleeding, injuries, injury, Insomnia, insufficient secretion of gastric juices, internal bleeding, internal haemorrhage, Intestinal affections, intestinal catarrh, intestinal complaints, intestinal cramps, intestinal diseases, intestinal disorders, intestinal gas, intestinal problem, intestinal problems, involuntary discharge of urine, Involuntary urination, Joint inflammation, Joint inflammations, Kidney Ailments, kidney complaints, kidney disease, kidney diseases, kidney disorders, kidney gravel, kidney haemorrhages, kidney problem, kidney problems, kidney sand, Kidney tonic, Kidney treatment, kidney trouble, lack of appetite, laxative, Liver ailments, liver complaints, liver diseases, Liver disorders, Liverishness, liver problems, Loss of appetite, Low blood pressure, Lowers bloodpressure, Lung tumor, mild diuretic, mild laxative, Mildly laxative, miracle drug, Mouth bath, mouth inflammation, mouth inflammations, Mouth rinse, mouthwash, Mouthwashes, movements of the bowel, Mucolytic agent, Nausea, Neckacke, Neoplastic tumors of the lung, Nephropathy, Nerve pains, Nervine, Nervous atony, Nervous debility, Nervous lassitude, Nervous trophorestorative, neuralgia, Neurasthenia, Nocturnal enuresis, Oedema, oily skin, Oral rinse, Otalgia, otalgic, overall curative, Pain, painful disorders, pain in ear, pain in the throat, Painkiller, pain relief, pain-relieving, Pains, pains in general, pain stilling, palpitation, Palpitation of the heart, Palpitations, panacea, paradontosis, parodontal disease, Pectoral, Periodontitis, Pernio, Perniosis, phlebitis, Pick-me-up, Piles, pimples, pneumonorrhagia, Podagra, Poor appetite, Poor circulation, Poor digestion, Pressor, problems in the urinary system, Promotes digestion, promotes healing of wounds, Promoting growth of hair, promoting metabolism, Pruritus ani, Psoriasis, Psychostimulants, punch, Pungent, purgative, purify blood, Purify skin, purify the blood, Pyorrhea alveolaris, Pyretic, Pyrexia, quinsy, Rash, Rashes, reduce blood pressure, reduce fevers, reduce high bloodpressure, reduce risk of thrombosis, Refresher, refreshing, relaxes the nervous system, relax spasms, relieves fevers, Renal Calculi, renal calculus, Renal disease, Renal disorders, renal haemorrhage, renal problems, Respiratory affections, Respiratory ailments, respiratory complaints, Respiratory disease, Respiratory diseases, respiratory disorders, respiratory illness, Respiratory infection, respiratory infections, Rheumatic arthralgia, Rheumatic disorder, rheumatic pain, rheumatic pains, rheumatism, Scabies, scorbutus, scorch, Scurvy, Sedative, septic wounds, Seven-year itch, Shingles, Shot Wounds, Skin cleansing, skin eruption, Skin Eruptions, skin impurities, skin inflammation, skin inflammations, Skin itching (scabies), skin rashes, Sleeplessness, soothe, soothes headaches, soothes nerves, Soothing, sores, Sores in the mouth, sore skin, Sore throat, spasm, Spasmolytic, spots, Spring-cleaning, spring course, St. Anthony's fire, Stanches blood, St Anthony's fire, staunches bleeding, Stimulant, Stimulants, Stimulant to increase appetite, stimulate digestive juices, stimulates digestion, stimulates the bile ducts, Stimulates the flow of bile, Stimulates the gallbladder, stimulates the secretion of gastric juices, stimulate the appetite, stimulating, Stiptic, stomach ache, Stomach aches, Stomach aliment, stomach complaints, stomach cramp, Stomach disease, stomach disorders, Stomach inflammation, Stomach pain, stomach pains, stomach problems, stomach spasms, stomach trouble, Stomach ulcers, Stomatitis, Stop bleeding, Stops bleeding, Strengthener, Strengthening, Strengthens the peripheral circulation, Styptic, sudorific, suffer from stone, suffering from a nervous disorder, sugar diabetis, Sunburn, sunburnt, sun-scorched, sweat-inducing, swollen liver, Tachycardia, the flue, the rose, throat infections, throat inflammation, Throat pain, throat-wash, to cleanse the blood, Tonic, Tonsillitis, Toothache, Tooth problems, tracheitis, trancheal catarrh, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, tranquillizer, Traumatic injury, treatment for worms, Ulcer, Ulcerous sores, ulcers, Urinary antiseptic, Urinary bladder disease, Urinary diseases, urinary disorders, Urinary incontinence, urinary problems, Urinary tract ailments, Urinary-tract diseases, Uroantiseptic, Used as an antiseptic, Used as a stimulant, Used in the treatment of cough, Used in the treatment of liver disorders, Varicose veins, varicose vessel, varix, Vasodilator, Vasopressor, Vasopressor agent, Venitis, Vermicide, vermifugal, Vermifuge, vertigo, Vulnerary, Warming digestive, weak nerves, Weakness of the kidney, wind, worm, worms, Wound, wound care, wound festering, wound healing, Wound repair, Wounds, Wounds healing, wound treatment, Wrinkle, wrinkles

Cancer

Anti-carcinogenic, anticarcinogenig, Anticarcinomic, antineoplastic, Anti-tumor, Anti-tumor activity, Neoplasm, tumor, tumor-inhibiting, Tumor inhibition, tumor-reducing, Tumors, Tumour, Tumour inhibition

Women's diseases

Absence of a menstrual period, absent menstruation, All women's diseases, Amenorrhea, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, climacteric, cracked nipples, delayed menstruation, Difficult menstruation, Dysmennorhoea, Dysmenorrhea, Dysmenorrhoea, ease menopausal symptoms, Emmenagogue, encourages menstruation, Erratic periods, excessive menstruation, excessive periods, Female hemorrhaging, feminine disorders, Gynaecological, Gyneacological, Gyneacologycal, Gyneacoloical, Heavy periods, Hot flashes, Hot flushes, hot flushes during menopause, Inflammation of ovary, inflammation of the ovaries, Irregular cycles, Irregular menstruation, irregular period, Irregular periods, Late periods, menopausal problems, Menopause, Menorrhagia, menstrual bleeding, menstrual complaints, Menstrual cramp, Menstrual cramps, menstrual disorder, menstrual disorders, menstrual flow, menstrual haemorrhage, menstrual haemorrhages, menstrual pain, menstrual problems, Menstrual regulation, Menstrual regulator, menstruation, menstruation problems, Menstruation regulator, missed period, Ovarian inflammation, Pain during menstruation, painful periods, Period pain, profuse menstruation, promote the onset of menstruation, regularise periods, regulate menstrual periods, Regulate menstruation, stimulates menstruation

Homoeopathically uses

homoeopathically use, Homoeopathically uses, internal bleeding

Warnings

can cause allergic reaction, can cause allergic reactions, Not suitable for pregnant women, should not be taken when pregnant

Foods

Aromatic, Brewing, Condiment, culinary, Culinary herb, Flavor, flavouring, preservation of wine, salad, spice, spice in aquavit, tea substitute, Tobacco Substitute

Other uses

colouring, Cosmetics, cosmetic use, Dye, Dyeing, hair lotion, hair preparations, hair tonic, hair wash, Used in cosmetics, Used to dye different types of fibres

TCM - Traditional Chinese medicine

TCM MERIDIAN: NA, Traditional Chinese medicine, Used in traditional Chinese medicin

Religion, Magic & Witchcraft

Magic, magic power, magic use, Witchcraft, Witchery

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical used in Israel, the Golan Heights and the West Bank region, Phytomedical used in Manoor Valley, Northern Pakistan, Phytomedical used in Northeastern Brazil, Phytomedical use in Brazil, Phytomedical use in Greece

Ingredients

 3-Methylbutanoic acid, a-Bisabolol, Achillein, acid, Aconitic acid, a-Curcumene, adenine, Alanine, alkaloid, Alkane, Allo-Ocimene, Alpha-Amyrin, Alpha-Pinene, Alpha-Terpineol, Alpha-thujone, aluminium, Amino acid, Anacyclin, Antibacterial, Apigenin, Arabinose, ascorbic acid, ash, asparagine, Astringent substances, azulene, Base, Beta-Caryophyllene-Oxide, Beta-Pinene, Beta-Sitosterol, betonicine, Bitter Components, borneol, Bornyl acetate, Butyric acid, caffeic acid, Calcium, Campesterol, Camphene, camphor, Carbohydrates, carvacrol, Caryophyllene, Casticin, Catechol, chamazulene, Chlorogenic acid, chlorophyll, Cholesterol, choline, Chromium, Cis-Beta-Farnesene, cobalt, coumarin, Cuminaldehyde, cyanidin, Delta-4-Carene, D-Glucose, Dyes, essential oil, eucalyptol, eugenol, Farnesene, fat, fatty acid, Ferulic acid, Fibres, Flavin, flavo-Glycoside, flavonoid, folinic acid, Formaldehyde, formic acid, furanocoumarins, Furfural, Galactose, gallic acid, Geranial, Geranyl acetate, glucose, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Guaiazulene, Heptadecane, Histidine, Humulene, hydroquinone, inositol, inulin, iron, isoartemesia ketone, Isoborneol, Isobutyl acetate, Isorhamnetin, Lactone, L-Borneol, Leucine, Lignan, limonene, Linalol, linalool, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, Luteolin, Lysine, magnesium, Maltose, Mandelic acid, manganese, mannitol, Matricin, menthol, Methyl eugenol, mineral, myrcene, Myristic acid, Neryl acetate, Niacin, Oleic acid, Organic acid, Palmitic acid, P-Cymene, Pentacosan, phenol, phenolic acid, Phloroglucinol, phosphorus, Phytosterol, pinene, Polyacetylene, potassium, Proazulenes, protein, Protocatechuic acid, Prunasin, Pseudo-taraxasterol, Quercetin, Quercetin glycosides, quercitrin, resin, rutin, Sabinene, salicylic acid, Salt, saponin, Selenium, Sesquiterpene, Sesquiterpene lactone, silicon, sodium, stachydrine, Stearic acid, sterol, Stigmasterol, succinic acid, Sucrose, sugar, sugars, Sulfur, Tannic acid, tannin, Tanning agents, taraxasterol, terpene, terpenoid, Terpinen-4-Ol, terpineol, Terpinolene, thujone, thymol, Tin, Trans-Trans-Farnesol, Tricosane, trigonelline, Trimethylglycine, Vanillic acid, vitamin, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, water, zinc, Α-Phellandrene, Α-Terpinene, Β-Carotene, Β-farnesene, Β-thujone, Γ-Cadinene, Γ-Terpinene, Δ-cadinene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn0121

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