Evidence supporting the use of: Yarrow
For the body system: Sympathetic Nervous System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, but its direct support for the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) is not well documented in scientific literature. Traditionally, yarrow has been used for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and wound-healing properties. In folk medicine, it is sometimes employed to address conditions related to stress and anxiety, which can indirectly involve the SNS, as this system mediates the "fight or flight" response. However, there is sparse traditional documentation specifically linking yarrow to the modulation or support of the SNS itself. Most traditional uses focus on digestive, circulatory, and wound-healing benefits rather than direct nervous system effects. Scientific studies on yarrow have mainly explored its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antioxidant activities, with some supporting its use for wound healing and gastrointestinal complaints. There is limited research on its neuroactive effects, and virtually none that directly connect yarrow to the regulation or support of the SNS. Therefore, while yarrow is a valued traditional herb, its use for supporting the Sympathetic Nervous System is primarily based on traditional herbal concepts rather than robust scientific or even specifically traditional evidence for this particular application.
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Other body systems supported by yarrow
ArteriesBladder
Blood
Capillaries
Capillaries
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Estrogen
Female Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Gums
Heart
Immune System
Intestinal System
Kidneys
Large Intestines (Colon)
Liver
Lungs
Lymphatics
Mucus Membranes
Nerves
Rectum
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Skin
Small Intestines
Spleen
Stomach
Sweat Glands
Sympathetic Nervous System
Thymus
Urinary System
Uterus
Veins