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Dietary supplement

Yarrow Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

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 Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Yarrow Flowering Top Extract, a liquid concentrate made from yarrow flowers. It's prepared with cane alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the extract.

Does it work?

No specific claim
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
General wellness

This Yarrow product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Yarrow's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“optimal well-being”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence for yarrow is incomplete in our data. We don't have reliable information to rate whether it works for tonsillitis, wound healing, eczema, painful periods, or vaginal yeast infections.

If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what's known and whether it's a reasonable choice for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Yarrow

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

When taken by mouth or applied vaginally, yarrow appears to be well tolerated overall. However, human safety data are limited, and allergic reactions do occur—especially topical reactions like dermatitis, hives, and contact dermatitis triggered by compounds called sesquiterpene lactones in the plant.

A few people have reported sun-related skin reactions and, rarely, breathing problems after handling the flowers. Yarrow should be avoided in pregnancy because traditional use suggests it may affect the uterus.

There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding either. Short-term use is most common, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Yarrow

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Yarrow.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 1 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take lithium, double-check this product with your pharmacist or doctor before starting. Lithium levels can climb if yarrow reduces how your kidneys clear it, and that needs monitoring.

Altogether, these interactions span 1 individual medication.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Yarrow may appeal if you're exploring herbal options for certain conditions, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established in our data. If you take lithium, check with us first—the interaction is real and dose-dependent.

Anyone with a history of allergies or sensitive skin should be cautious, especially with topical use. Talk to your pharmacist before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Yarrow, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700002527
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 307765
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yarrow by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
168
UPC/BARCODE
090700002527
IngredientAmount% DV
Yarrow Flowering Top Extract651 mg--

Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Shake well before using Adults: Add 1 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

Formula

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow liquid extract

We prepare our Yarrow extract from the flowering top of Achillea millefolium plants which are certified organically grown & responsibly wildcrafted in their natural habitat.

Formulation

Optimal well-being

Gluten-free

We prepare our Yarrow extract from the flowering top of Achillea millefolium plants which are certified organically grown & responsibly wildcrafted in their natural habitat.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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.

What’s inside

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 container168 Amounts shown are per serving.

Yarrow Flowering Top Extract

Interacts with
1 drug
651 mg per serving Form: Achillea millefolium Flowering Top Extract

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 Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Yarrow by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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1Drugs
1 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each 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 Extract1 drug type · 1 drug

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yarrow, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yarrow by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Yarrow by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Yarrow has a known interaction with 1 medication. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Yarrow contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I use this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—avoid it in pregnancy because yarrow has traditionally been avoided due to possible effects on the uterus. There's also not enough safety data for breastfeeding, so skip it then too. Talk with your doctor if you're trying to address a specific concern.
What are the side effects?
When you take it by mouth or apply it inside the vagina, yarrow is generally well tolerated. Topically on skin, it can cause dermatitis, hives, or allergic rashes—some people develop sun sensitivity. Rarely, handling the flowers has triggered breathing problems.
Does this actually work for anything?
The data we hold rates yarrow's effectiveness as insufficient to say for sure. That means evidence hasn't been reliably established for tonsillitis, wound healing, eczema, period pain, or yeast infections. Your pharmacist can discuss what traditional use suggests and whether it's worth trying for your situation.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Yarrow is usually used short-term, and that's where the safety data are strongest. Human safety for longer-term use hasn't been well studied, so it's safest to use it as directed and check in with your pharmacist if you're thinking about ongoing use.
What's in this liquid besides the yarrow?
The extract is made with cane alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin. These are the excipients—they preserve the active compound and help deliver it. If you need to avoid alcohol, note that this is an alcohol-based extract.

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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.

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
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. 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
  3. Schempp, C. M., Schopf, E., and Simon, J. C. [Plant-induced toxic and allergic dermatitis (phytodermatitis)]. Hautarzt 2002;53(2):93-97.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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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