Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Tincture, Dried Flowers Liquid Extract

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Tincture, Dried Flowers Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried flowers of Achillea millefolium, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Achillea millefolium flowers — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

These are yarrow flowers rather than the whole herb: flat corymbs of many small heads, each with a few short white ray florets around a cream centre, cut when the head is fully open in midsummer. Occasionally a plant carries pink or deep rose flowers instead, which is a natural variation rather than a different species. The feathery leaves that give the plant its name are left on the stem.

Ingredients

Tincture: Achillea millefolium dried flowers, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Achillea millefolium dried flowers, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

People allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums or other Asteraceae may react to yarrow. Not for use in pregnancy. It may add to the effect of anticoagulants and can make skin more sensitive to sunlight.

Reported interactions: Major interaction with Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) : Huge doses of yarrow can decline blood clotting. Contemporaneous taking of yarrow and medications that reduce blood clotting such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others, can enlarge the risks of bruising and bleeding.   Moderate interaction with Lithium: Yarrow has a diuretic effect on the body. Its consumption has an impact on the process of getting rid of the lithium from the body. The lithium quantity can become greater and leads to high-priority side effects. Consult a doctor, perhaps you will need to change a dosage of lithium. Moderate interaction with Sedative medications (Barbiturates): Yarrow as well as sedative medications can cause tiredness and somnolence. Concurrent using of the yarrow and sedative medications can be the reason of a strong feeling of sleepiness. Before using, consult a doctor. Minor interaction with Antacids: Antacids are taken for reducing stomach acidity. However yarrow can enlarge the quantity of stomach acidity. Thereby yarrow can lessen the efficacy of antacids such as calcium carbonate (Tums, others), dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate (Rolaids, others), magaldrate (Riopan), magnesium sulfate (Bilagog), aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel), and others. Minor interaction with Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-Blockers): Yarrow can enlarge the quantity of stomach acidity. As a result of increased rate of stomach acidity, yarrow can lessen the efficacy of medications that are used to reduce stomach acidity, called proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).  

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.