Yarrow – Achillea Millefolium
Bio-efectiveness of the main flavonoids of Achillea millefolium in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders
Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
“The Achillea millefolium L. (Yarrow) is a common herb which is widely being used, worldwide. Achillea is being used for treatment of many disorders since centuries. It is considered safe for supplemental use and flavonoids such as kaempferol, luteolin and apigenin are of main constituents present in Achillea. Most of both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of this herb have been attributed to its flavonoid content. Oxidative and inflammatory processes play important roles in pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Present review was aimed to review the latest literature evidences regarding application of Achillea and/or its three main flavonoid constituents on epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and stroke.”
– https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28868116
Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India.
“Different pharmacological experiments in many in-vitro and in-vivo models have proved the potential of A. millefoilum with antiinflammatory, antiulcer, anticancer activities etc. lending support to the rationale behind numerous of its traditional uses. Due to the noteworthy pharmacological activities, A. millefoilum will be a better option for new drug discovery. The present review will comprehensively summarize the pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology of A. millefoilum reported to date, with emphasis on more in vitro, clinical and pathological studies needed to investigate the unexploited potential of this plant.”
– https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28618131
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Scientific Analyst/Writer, Washington, DC, USA.
“The Panel concluded that achillea millefolium extract, achillea millefolium flower extract, and achillea millefolium flower/leaf/stem extract are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics when formulated to be nonsensitizing.”
– https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27913788
DANIEL GALOVAN 