What are the active medicinal properties of yarrow?

Answer 1

Saponins, precursors of cortisone, which prevent the release of toxins from the intestines that restrict normal cartilage formation. Saponins are produced naturally in the body by the adrenal glands.

Answer 2

Juniper berry oil contains terpenes, flavonoid glycosides (including amentoflavone), tannins, sugar, tar, resin, Terpinen-4-ol (a diuretic compound of the oil) and desoxypodophyllotoxins.

Answer 3

Azulene derivatives, lactones, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, saponins, sterols, sugars, a bitter glyco-alkaloid, and amino acids.