Traditional and pharmaco-therapeutical landscape of Brinjasif (Achillea millefolium L.): An important medicinal plant in the traditional AYUSH system of medicine

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The Journal of Phytopharmacology J Phytopharmacol 2320480X 10.31254/phyto https://phytopharmajournal.com/ 03 30 2026 15 1 Traditional and pharmaco-therapeutical landscape of Brinjasif (Achillea millefolium L.): An important medicinal plant in the traditional AYUSH system of medicine Mustehasan Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi-110058, India Kadija A. Hafiz Drug standardization Research Institute, PCIMH Building, Kamla Nehru Nagar Ghaziabad-201002, Uttar Pradesh, India Mohammad Jameel Drug standardization Research Institute, PCIMH Building, Kamla Nehru Nagar Ghaziabad-201002, Uttar Pradesh, India Asma S. Khan Drug standardization Research Institute, PCIMH Building, Kamla Nehru Nagar Ghaziabad-201002, Uttar Pradesh, India Kamran Ashraf Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Bandar, Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Achillea millefolium, multipinnate, pubescent herbaceous flowering plant, distributed from Europe to Asia, is illustrated globally as Yarrow in English and Brinjasif in Greco-Arab tradition. The genus ‘Achillea’ is believed to wound healing traditional resource since ancient times. It is also used in various ailments like spasmodic pain of gastrointestinal tract, hepato-biliary and gynecological issues, cholagogue along with neuroprotection in traditional medicinal systems. Reported pharmacological activities of Brinjasif are antiulcer, analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antitumor, hemostatic, hepato-protective action due to presence unique natured and diverse class of phyto-molecules including sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, lactones, and coumarins. This review has highlighted the significant applications of this medicinal plant in traditional systems. Furthermore, it will provide evidence-based information for understanding molecular mechanisms in future research. 03 30 2026 74 80 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/phyto.2026.15110 https://phytopharmajournal.com/articles/abstracts/885/year=2026&vol=15&issue=1