Yarrow Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Yarrow Flower Essence 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 Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services 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 infusion (1:6000) of Achillea millefolium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yarrow Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services
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
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: an infusion (very dilute preparation) of yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a flowering plant traditionally used in herbal practice. The liquid also contains water and brandy as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for yarrow's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. Traditional uses include tonsillitis, wound healing, eczema, period cramps, and yeast infections, but reliable studies backing these claims are insufficient to rate them.
If you're considering yarrow for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Yarrow taken by mouth or applied inside the vagina appears to be generally well tolerated in the short term, though human safety data are limited and allergic reactions can happen. Topically, it's the most common concern — yarrow can cause skin irritation, rash, or hives, and has been reported to cause reactions when exposed to sunlight or inhaled as airborne particles.
One person in a trial experienced worsened facial acne. Yarrow is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may affect the uterus — do not use if you're pregnant.
There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take lithium, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — yarrow's diuretic effects might increase lithium levels. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check, but our safety data on yarrow overall are limited, so run your full medication list through the search tool on this page to be thorough.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Yarrow Flower Essence may appeal to those drawn to traditional herbal remedies, but reliable evidence for its effectiveness is thin. The main caution is lithium users, who should check with their doctor or pharmacist first.
Avoid it entirely if you're pregnant, and steer clear if you're breastfeeding unless you've talked it through with your healthcare provider. For anyone else, skin sensitivity is the most common concern to watch for.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2014.
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 Flower Essence, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Flower Essence Services |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 782932120703 |
| Net contents | 0.25 fl. Oz.; 7.5 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 26, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 30723 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | No Claim |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Yarrow Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| infusion (1:6000) of Achillea millefolium | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, brandy
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: four drops, four times daily
Seals/Symbols
FES Quintessentials(TM)
DEMETER(R)
Formulation
Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Demeter-certified Biodynamic(R)
General Statements
BEST BY 04/2022 120419
FDA Statement of Identity
herbal supplement
General
120419
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Yarrow Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services 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 Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Infusion (1:6000) of Achillea millefolium
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...
Infusion (1:6000) of Achillea millefolium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yarrow Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Yarrow Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services has one documented interaction — with lithium, a mood-stabilizing medication.
Yarrow has diuretic activity (it increases urination), which theoretically could reduce how your body clears lithium and raise its levels in your blood. If you take lithium, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product; your lithium dose might need adjusting.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 1 individual medication.
No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. That said, we hold limited safety information overall for yarrow, and absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist.
Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to be sure.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Yarrow Flower Essence interact with 1 drug. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Yarrow Flower Essence interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. infusion (1:6000) of Achillea millefolium
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Yarrow Flower Essence — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Infusion (1:6000) Of Achillea MillefoliumLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking yarrow with lithium might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Read the full Infusion (1:6000) Of Achillea Millefolium + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Yarrow Flower Essence 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.
infusion (1:6000) of Achillea millefolium
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 Flower Essence, from the product label.
Yarrow Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Yarrow Flower Essence’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Yarrow Flower Essence'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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