Yarrow Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Yarrow against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Yarrow is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for wounds and minor bleeding, digestive upset and cramping, colds, flu, and fever.Based on those ingredients, 1 medication has a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Yarrow flowering top (Achillea millefolium) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yarrow by Herb Pharm
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Yarrow flowering top extract from Achillea millefolium. It's prepared as a liquid extract in a base of certified organic cane alcohol, distilled water, and certified organic vegetable glycerin.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for yarrow isn't established in the data we hold. It's traditionally used for tonsillitis, wound healing, eczema (atopic dermatitis), period pain (dysmenorrhea), and yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis), but we don't have reliable evidence that it works for any of these.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
When taken by mouth or used inside the vagina, yarrow appears to be well tolerated by most people. Topically, it's the main concern — it can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or swelling (urticaria) in some people, especially those sensitive to plants in the daisy family.
A small number of people have reported reactions like dermatitis when exposed to the plant itself; one person developed nasal and asthma symptoms from handling the flowers. Yarrow is not recommended in pregnancy — traditional use suggests it may affect the uterus.
There isn't enough safety data to use it while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Lithium (a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder) is the one medication type you should double-check before using this product. Yarrow may increase lithium levels in your blood, so your dose might need adjustment.
Use the search tool on this page with your exact medication name.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Yarrow is traditionally used for a range of conditions, but the evidence isn't clear. If you take lithium, check with us before using this product — it may raise your lithium levels.
Topical use can cause skin reactions in sensitive people. Talk to your pharmacist if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Yarrow, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 090800000508 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 200346 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Yarrow by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Yarrow flowering top (Achillea millefolium) extract | 651 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water, certified organic Vegetable Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use Shake well before using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 4 times per day. Best taken between meals.
Precautions
Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.
Keep out of the reach of children
Storage
Store away from heat & light
General
011
Formula
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow liquid extract
General Statements
Optimal well-being
Dry herb / menstruum ratio: 1:5
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formulation
Gluten-free
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Yarrow by Herb Pharm label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Yarrow by Herb Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container42 Amounts shown are per serving.
Yarrow flowering top (Achillea millefolium) extract
Interacts with1 drug
Yarrow is a traditional herb long used for wounds, digestive complaints, and colds, but high-quality human studies are very limited, so its benefits a...
Yarrow flowering top (Achillea millefolium) extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Distilled Water, Certified organic Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yarrow by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herb Pharm's Yarrow extract interacts with one medication class we have data for.
Lithium, a mood stabilizer used for bipolar disorder, is the main concern. Yarrow appears to have diuretic activity — it increases urine output — which can reduce how your body clears lithium.
This may raise lithium levels in your blood and increase the risk of side effects. If you take lithium, your dose may need to be adjusted.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
No other interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. That said, the safety data on yarrow are limited overall, so run any medications you're on through the checker below before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Yarrow interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Yarrow interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Yarrow flowering top (Achillea millefolium) extract
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Yarrow — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Yarrow Flowering Top (achillea Millefolium) ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking yarrow with lithium might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Read the full Yarrow Flowering Top (achillea Millefolium) Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Yarrow with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Yarrow flowering top (Achillea millefolium) extract
Lithium
Theoretically, taking yarrow with lithium might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research shows that yarrow has diuretic activity. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, yarrow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Yarrow, from the product label.
Herb Pharm
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- Herb Pharm
- City
- Williams
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97544
- Phone Number
- 800-348-4372
- Web Address
- www.herb-pharm.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Yarrow’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Yarrow's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Yarrow 8 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Uter, W., Nohle, M., Randerath, B., and Schwanitz, H. J. Occupational contact urticaria and late-phase bronchial asthma caused by compositae pollen in a florist. Am J Contact Dermat. 2001;12(3):182-184. DOI
- Schempp, C. M., Schopf, E., and Simon, J. C. [Plant-induced toxic and allergic dermatitis (phytodermatitis)]. Hautarzt 2002;53(2):93-97.
- Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Duran, V., Vujanovic, L., Sente, R., and Stojanovic, S. Contact allergy to Compositae plants in patients with atopic dermatitis. Med Pregl. 2004;57(5-6):209-218. PubMed
- Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety assessment of Achillea millefolium as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2016;35(3 suppl):5S-15S.
- Zakeri S, Esmaeilzadeh S, Gorji N, Memariani Z, Moeini R, Bijani A. The effect of Achillea millefolium L. on vulvovaginal candidiasis compared with clotrimazole: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. 2020;52:102483. PubMed
- de Souza P, Crestani S, da Silva Rde C, et al. Involvement of bradykinin and prostaglandins in the diuretic effects of Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 Aug 26;149(1):157-61. PubMed
- Miranzadeh S, Adib-Hajbaghery M, Soleymanpoor L, Ehsani M. Effect of adding the herb Achillea millefolium on mouthwash on chemotherapy induced oral mucositis in cancer patients: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2015;19(3):207- PubMed
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