Yarrow herb
Yarrow herb: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Millefolii herba
ATX code: A.03. AX
Active ingredient: Yarrow grass (Achillea millefolii herba)
Manufacturer: Phyto-EM agro-industrial company (Russia), Health firm (Russia), Krasnogorskleksredstva, OJSC (Russia), LLC Lek S + (Russia), LLC Sage (Russia), Phytopharm PKF, LLC (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2018-23-10
Prices in pharmacies: from 24 rubles.
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Yarrow herb is a herbal preparation used for disorders of bowel function.
Release form and composition
Dosage forms of the drug release:
- grass-powder (raw vegetable powder): particles of inflorescences, stems, leaves and flowers of yarrow passing through a sieve with holes with a diameter of 2 mm; from yellowish-green in color with light green, yellowish-white, grayish-brown and white blotches to grayish-green; has a fragrant weak odor; the taste of the water extract is bitter, spicy (1.5 g each in filter bags, in a cardboard box 10 or 20 filter bags);
- chopped grass: a mixture of pieces of leaves, flower baskets, stems, individual flowers that pass through a sieve with holes with a diameter of 7 mm; grayish green with whitish yellow blotches; has a weak aromatic odor; the taste of water extract is bitter-spicy (in paper bags of 40, 50, 75 or 100 g, in a cardboard box 1 bag).
Active ingredient: yarrow grass - 100%.
The plant contains biologically active compounds: tannins, essential oil (including millefolid, chamazulene, borneol), vitamins C and K, micro- and macroelements, bitterness, saponins, flavonoids, etc.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The infusion of the plant has a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effect.
Indications for use
- spasm of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract;
- minor bleeding in the postcoagulation period of therapy for cervical erosion;
- heavy menstrual bleeding (along with other drugs).
Contraindications
Absolute:
- age up to 12 years;
- pregnancy;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Relative (Yarrow herb is prescribed under medical supervision):
- increased blood clotting;
- burdened history of thromboembolism;
- lactation period.
Instructions for use of Yarrow herb: method and dosage
According to the instructions, Yarrow herb is taken orally in the form of an infusion, preferably 30 minutes before meals.
Place two filter bags in an enamel / glass dish, pour 200 ml of boiling water, cover and leave for 15 minutes, periodically pressing the bags with a spoon. After that, the filter bags must be squeezed out, the resulting infusion must be brought to 200 ml with boiled water. Take warm 3 times a day for 1 / 2-1 / 3 glass.
Approximately 15 g (3 tablespoons) of crushed raw materials must be placed in an enamel / glass dish, pour 200 ml of boiled hot water, cover and heat in a water bath for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for 45 minutes at room temperature. After that, strain, squeeze the raw materials, bring the resulting infusion to 200 ml with boiled water. Take in warm form 3 times a day, 2-3 tablespoons.
It is recommended to shake the infusion before taking it.
Side effects
Allergic reactions.
Overdose
Overdose cases have not been registered so far.
special instructions
If, after 7 days of therapy, symptoms persist / worsen, you need to consult a specialist.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
- pregnancy: therapy is contraindicated;
- lactation period: the drug is used with caution after assessing the benefit / risk ratio.
Pediatric use
For patients under 12 years of age, the drug is not prescribed.
Drug interactions
There are no data on the interaction of Yarrow herb with other drugs / substances.
Analogs
Analogs of Yarrow herb are: Antiflat Lannacher, Sab simplex, Papazol, Disflatil, Bebinos, Bobotik, Plantex, Simikol, Pepsan-R and others.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life:
- herb powder - 2 years;
- shredded raw materials - 3 years.
The prepared infusion can be stored in a cool, dark place for no longer than 2 days.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Yarrow herb
According to reviews, Yarrow herb is a safe, affordable and effective drug used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Of the advantages, it is most often noted that the drug is natural. There are practically no reports of the development of adverse reactions.
Price for Yarrow herb in pharmacies
The approximate price for Yarrow herb is:
- chopped grass (50 g in a bag) - 48-60 rubles;
- raw vegetable powder (1.5 g in filter bags, 20 pcs. in a package) - 62–68 rubles.
Yarrow herb: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Yarrow herb raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 24 Buy |
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Yarrow herb raw vegetable-powder 50 g 1 pc. RUB 45 Buy |
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Yarrow herb raw vegetable-powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 46 Buy |
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Yarrow herb raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 48 Buy |
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Yarrow herb raw vegetable chopped 50 g 1 pc. RUB 49 Buy |
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Yarrow herb raw vegetable-powder 1.5 g 20 pcs. RUB 60 Buy |
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Yarrow herb crushed herb 50 g 1 pc. RUB 70 Buy |
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Yarrow herb raw vegetable-powder 1.5 g 24 pcs. 82 RUB Buy |
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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
