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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 (Achillea millefolium) 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 is a straightforward product: one active ingredient, yarrow flowering top extract (Achillea millefolium). The extract is suspended in certified organic cane alcohol, distilled water, and certified organic vegetable glycerin—standard carriers for a liquid herbal formula.

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 isn't established in the data we hold. It's been used traditionally for tonsillitis, wound healing, eczema, period cramps, and yeast infections, but the trials backing those uses don't meet the bar for reliable evidence yet.

If you're considering it for one of those purposes, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to weigh whether to try it.

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.

Yarrow taken by mouth or applied inside the vagina is generally well tolerated. Topically, however, it can trigger allergic skin reactions—dermatitis, hives, or even reactions to sunlight—because of compounds called sesquiterpene lactones.

Some people have reported airborne contact dermatitis or breathing problems from handling the flowers. Yarrow should be avoided in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus, and there isn't enough safety data to use it while breastfeeding.

Human safety data overall are limited, so this is best used short-term and under the guidance of someone familiar with it.

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, do not start this product without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first—yarrow may raise lithium levels. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the extract we could check, but that's not a guarantee none exist.

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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 is a single-ingredient liquid extract with limited evidence for the conditions it's traditionally used for. The main caution is if you take lithium—check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Because allergic reactions can occur and pregnancy safety is a concern, a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist before starting is a good idea.

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 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

At a glance

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
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
42
UPC/BARCODE
090800000508
IngredientAmount% DV
Yarrow flowering top (Achillea millefolium) extract651 mg--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water, certified organic Vegetable Glycerin

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Label statements
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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

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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 container42 Amounts shown are per serving.

651 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Distilled Water, Certified organic Vegetable 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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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 (Achillea millefolium) 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 yarrow while pregnant?
No. Yarrow should be avoided in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus. The safety data advises against it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to recommend yarrow while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for you and your baby.
Can yarrow cause skin reactions?
Yes, especially when applied topically. It can cause allergic dermatitis, hives, reactions triggered by sunlight, and airborne contact dermatitis due to compounds in the plant. Some people have even reported breathing problems from handling the flowers.
Does yarrow work for wound healing or eczema?
The evidence isn't established in the data we hold. Yarrow has been used traditionally for both, but the trials don't yet meet the standard for reliable evidence. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if it's worth trying.
What's in this liquid formula besides the yarrow extract?
Certified organic cane alcohol, distilled water, and certified organic vegetable glycerin—these are the carrier ingredients that keep the extract in liquid form.

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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

See these in context on the Yarrow monograph →

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