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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Achillea millefolium
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Berries/fruits
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Achilleic acid
Achilleine
Bitters (See Glossary)
Caledivain
Tannins (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Reduces blood-clotting time.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when
taken internally.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Acts as a mild sedative to cause drowsiness.
Treats amenorrhea (See Glossary).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are under 45, not pregnant, basically
healthy, take it for only a short time and do not exceed
manufacturer's recommended dosage.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Generally regarded as safe when taken in appropriate quantities
for short periods of time.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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