The Journal of Phytopharmacology 2026; 15(1):74-80 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2026.15110
Traditional and pharmaco-therapeutical landscape of Brinjasif (Achillea millefolium L.): An important medicinal plant in the traditional AYUSH system of medicine
Mustehasan1 , Kadija A. Hafiz2 , Mohammad Jameel2 , Asma S. Khan2 , Kamran Ashraf3
1. Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi-110058, India
2. Drug standardization Research Institute, PCIMH Building, Kamla Nehru Nagar Ghaziabad-201002, Uttar Pradesh, India
3. Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Bandar, Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 26th December, 2025 / Accepted: 24th March, 2026 / Published : 30th March, 2026
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.
A. millefolium, Brinjasif, Mizaj, Unani medicine, AYUSH system
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Mustehasan, Hafiz KA, Jameel M, Khan AS, Ashraf K. Traditional and pharmaco-therapeutical landscape of Brinj?sif (A. millefolium L.): An important medicinal plant in the traditional AYUSH system of medicine. J Phytopharmacol 2026; 15(1):74-80. doi: 10.31254/phyto.2026.15110
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