Evidence supporting the use of: Yarrow
For the body system: Thymus

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and Native American cultures. Its uses have included wound healing, digestive complaints, and as a general tonic. In the context of the thymus body system—which is involved in immune function—yarrow has sometimes been incorporated into traditional remedies intended to "support immunity" or "stimulate the immune system." However, these uses are based on general beliefs about yarrow's "tonic" or "stimulating" qualities rather than specific effects on the thymus gland itself.

There is very limited scientific research directly investigating yarrow's effects on the thymus gland or thymus-specific immune modulation. Most studies focus on yarrow's anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, which are not the same as direct thymus support. Thus, its use for thymus support is justified primarily by tradition rather than scientific validation. The evidence rating is low (1/5) because, while there is historical precedent for using yarrow in immune-supportive formulas, there is no robust scientific data showing a direct effect on the thymus body system.

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