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Herbs & Supplements
Achillea
Scientific Name: Yarrow
Other Names: Achillea millefolium, Bloodwort, Green Arrow, Milfoil, Nosebleed Plant, Staunch Weed, Thousand-Leaf, Wound Wort, Yarroway
When should I be careful taking it?
Yarrow's ability to relax the muscles in the uterus may cause miscarriage. Additionally, in a study of laboratory animals, mothers given yarrow during pregnancy tended to have babies of lower than average weight. While no decreases in birth weight have been attributed to taking yarrow among humans, underweight human babies have a higher risk of breathing, gastrointestinal, heart, or other problems than babies who are in normal weight ranges at birth. Both these potential effects make yarrow inappropriate for use by women who are pregnant.
Precautions
Yarrow belongs to the same family of plants that includes chrysanthemums, daisies, and ragweed. Individuals who are sensitive to any of these types of plants may also be sensitive to either oral or topical yarrow.
Both oral and topical yarrow can make unprotected skin more sensitive to sunlight or artificial light such as is used in sun tanning parlors. Individuals who use yarrow should not only limit the amount of time spent in sunlight, they should be sure to use sunscreen, as well.
Not enough is known about how yarrow might affect an infant to recommend its use while breast-feeding.
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Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.
This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.
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When should I be careful taking it? 
