Marsh yarrow

Marsh yarrow is a plant whose root is used as a medicine. The dried root of marsh yarrow is used to make a tea that is drunk for muscle and joint pain, toothache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, fatigue, urinary tract problems and loss of appetite. Some people chew the fresh root of marsh yarrow to relieve toothache.

How does marsh yarrow work?

There is not enough information available to say how marsh yarrow might work as a medicine.

How effective is marsh yarrow?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of marsh yarrow for muscle and joint pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, fatigue, urinary tract problems, loss of appetite and toothache.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of marsh yarrow in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether marsh yarrow is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not enough is known about the use of marsh yarrow during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from using it.

Marsh yarrow allergy: Marsh yarrow can cause allergic reactions in some people. These people should not use marsh yarrow.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between marsh yarrow and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of marsh yarrow depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to be able to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for marsh yarrow. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.