Yarrow Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Pure Herbs
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 Pure Herbs 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 Flower 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 Pure Herbs
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 a single active ingredient: yarrow flower extract. Yarrow is a traditional herb used in folk medicine for a range of purposes, though the evidence supporting its effectiveness is limited (see the effectiveness section below).
The product has no inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold for yarrow doesn't establish that it works reliably for any of its traditional uses. For tonsillitis, wound healing, atopic dermatitis (eczema), dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), and vaginal yeast infection, the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness.
If you're considering yarrow for any of these purposes, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
When taken by mouth or applied inside the vagina, yarrow is generally well tolerated. However, topical use carries risk: it can cause dermatitis (skin inflammation), allergic reactions, hives, and in some cases phototoxic or photo-allergic reactions (sensitivity to sun after exposure).
Handling the flowers has also triggered respiratory symptoms like rhinitis and asthma in at least one case. Because yarrow is traditionally avoided in pregnancy — it may affect the uterus — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy.
There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, do not start this product without talking to your doctor first — yarrow may increase lithium levels and side effects (Moderate severity). Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page.
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 a traditional herb with limited evidence for the conditions it's used for. If you take lithium, you'll need to check with your doctor before starting it — the interaction is real.
Topical use carries a genuine risk of skin irritation and allergic reactions. Talk with your pharmacist before using it, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have sensitive skin.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
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 | Pure Herbs |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 13, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 278867 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Yarrow by Pure Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, mix 2 mL (abt. 1/2 tsp) of extract in 2 fl. oz (60 mL) water one time daily preferably with a meal.
Shake well before use
Formulation
Beneficial for healthy bladder function and to maintain a healthy urinary flow. Beneficial in maintaining healthy blood pressure already within the normal range.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your doctor prior to use.
Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children
Brand IP Statement(s)
Pure Herbs, Ltd. Natural Herbal Extracts
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
"No expense has been spared to provide the finest nature has to offer."
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Yarrow by Pure Herbs 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 Pure Herbs
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.
Yarrow Flower 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 Flower Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yarrow by Pure Herbs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pure Herbs Yarrow Liquid contains one active ingredient — yarrow flower extract — and it has a documented interaction with one medication: lithium, a mood stabilizer used for bipolar disorder.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Yarrow has diuretic activity (it increases urine output). Because of this, it may theoretically reduce how your body excretes lithium, causing the drug to build up in your bloodstream.
If you take lithium, this is a Moderate severity concern — your lithium level could climb, raising the risk of side effects. Your doctor may need to lower your lithium dose if you start yarrow, or monitor your lithium levels more closely.
Before you start this product, check your medications using the search tool on this page to confirm you're not taking lithium or any other drugs we haven't documented here.
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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 Flower 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 Flower ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking yarrow with lithium might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Read the full Yarrow Flower 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 Flower 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.
Pure Herbs
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- Pure Herbs, Ltd.
- City
- Sterling Heights
- State
- MI
- Phone Number
- (800) 860-4372
- Web Address
- www.pureherbs.com
Yarrow by Pure Herbs: Common Questions
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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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