Background
Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) is a perennial compositae weed with white flowers. It grows in most of Europe, North America, New Zealand and southern Australia. It contains the sesquiterpene lactone - alpha-peroxyachifolid.
Synonyms
Achillea Millefolium
alpha-peroxyachifolid
a-peroxyachifolid
Compositae
Sesquiterpene lactone
Yarrow
Uses
Plant of the compositae family.
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
Airborne contact dermatitis
References
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Davies, M.G. and P.J. Kersey, Contact allergy to yarrow and dandelion. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(4): p. 256-7. |
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Guin, J.D. and G. Skidmore, Compositae dermatitis in childhood. Archives of Dermatology, 1987. 123(4): p. 500-2. |
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Hausen, B.M., et al., alpha-Peroxyachifolid and other new sensitizing sesquiterpene lactones from yarrow (Achillea millefolium L., Compositae). Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(4): p. 274-80. |
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Paulsen, E., K.E. Andersen, and B.M. Hausen, Compositae dermatitis in a Danish dermatology department in one year (I). Results of routine patch testing with the sesquiterpene lactone mix supplemented with aimed patch testing with extracts and sesquiterpene lactones of Compositae plants. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(1): p. 6-10. |
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