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Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Moderate concern

Yarrow contains thujone, a neurotoxic monoterpene; FDA permits yarrow as a food flavoring only when the finished food is thujone-free (21 CFR 172.510). Cosmetic extracts are not subject to this limit, but dietary use must comply.

Found in

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What it is

Extract of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) aerial parts; traditional herbal botanical.

Used as a flavoring; FDA GRAS only when thujone-free under 21 CFR 172.510.

Why it's flagged

Thujone neurotoxicity at high doses
Pregnancy contraindication (traditional emmenagogue)
Possible Asteraceae allergy

What regulators actually say

"Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) — Use in foods only. Finished food thujone free."

21 CFR 172.510 – Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with flavors — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted in food only as natural flavoring with finished food thujone-free per 21 CFR 172.510

European Union — EFSA

Thujone limits set for foods/beverages under EU Regulation 1334/2008

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