Evidence supporting the use of: Fern-leaf yarrow
For the health condition: Dyspepsia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina) has a historical background in traditional medicine for treating digestive complaints, including dyspepsia (indigestion). While most of the ethnobotanical use is better documented for its close relative, Achillea millefolium (common yarrow), some records include A. filipendulina as well. In traditional systems, yarrow species have been used as a bitter tonic, believed to stimulate appetite and aid digestion by increasing gastric secretions. This is supported by folk practices in various parts of Europe and Asia, where yarrow teas or infusions are consumed to alleviate symptoms such as bloating, mild stomach pain, and indigestion. However, while there is some pharmacological research on Achillea millefolium indicating antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory actions that could theoretically help dyspepsia, specific scientific studies on Achillea filipendulina are lacking. Therefore, the evidence for its efficacy in dyspepsia is primarily traditional, with only indirect support from studies on related species. The overall evidence level is low, as there are no robust clinical trials or extensive pharmacological studies directly validating this use for fern-leaf yarrow.
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cutchallspice
aloe vera
green chiretta
apple
artichoke
barberry
basil
myrobalan
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
black pepper
blackberry
rice
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
fennel
flavonols
ginger
goldenseal
heartwood
Indian tinospora
licorice root
marshmallow
mustard seed
oregon grape
peppermint oil
phellodendron amurense
plantain
plum fruit
raspberry
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
triphala
gastrodia
cardamom
papaya
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
swertia
peony
boxthorne
yarrow
prickly ash
myrrh
chrysanthemum
dioscorea
fern
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
wood betony
white oak
indigo leaves
enzymes blend (proprietary)
geranium
Avens
Angelica
acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Amomum
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Ananain
Abuta
Aniseed myrtle
Arisaema
Black Seed
Bai Ji
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Belleric myrobalan
Bistort
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bael
Boswellia
Banyan
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Bitter principals
Black root
banana
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Centaury
Cinnamomum
Combretum quadrangulare
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Centaurium erythraea
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Capsaicin
Curcumen
Catechu
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
Corktree
Curcuma
Chirata
Costus
Colocynth
Celosia
Dianthrone
Dichrostachys glomerata
Erodium cicutarium
Elephant's Head
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Goldthread
Galangal
Lotus
Little ironweed
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Other health conditions supported by Fern-leaf yarrow
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Bleeding (external)
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Injuries
Insect Repellant
Itching
Labor and Delivery
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Scratches and Abrasions
Sunburn
Wounds and Sores