Review Article
Achillea Species as Sources of Active Phytochemicals for Dermatological and Cosmetic Applications
Table 3
Biological effects of Achillea species relevant for dermatological medicines and cosmetic products.
| Activity | Achillea species | Ref. |
| Skin calming and anti-inflammatory properties | Achillea millefolium | [12], [37], [38], [39] |
| Wound healing properties | Achillea asiatica | [21] | Achillea biebersteinii | [46], [47] | Achillea coarctata | [23] | Achillea kellalensis | [12] | Achillea kotschyi | [23] | Achillea lycaonica | [23] | Achillea millefolium | [45] |
| Skin rejuvenating activity | Achillea millefolium | [53] |
| Antimicrobial properties against P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, and Candida spp. | Achillea ageratum | [59] | Achillea biebersteinii | [18] | Achillea millefolium | [18] | Achillea teretifolia | [18] |
| Antioxidant properties | Achillea alpina | [22] | Achillea biebersteinii | [18] | Achillea kotshyi | [23] | Achillea millefolium | [18] | Achillea monocephala | [24] | Achillea phrygia | [20] | Achillea teretifolia | [18] |
| Skin lightening effect | Achillea alpina | [22] | Achillea biebersteinii | [18], [68] | Achillea coarctata | [23] | Achillea millefolium | [18], [68] | Achillea monocephala | [24] | Achillea phrygia | [20] | | Achillea teretifolia | [18] |
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