Compound Monograph
Achillein
Achillein is a betaine-type constituent of yarrow, also known as betonicin.
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Where Does It Come From?
Achillein is a naturally occurring pyrrolidine betaine (hydroxyproline derivative), found in Yarrow.
Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
Research & Evidence
Achillein is a constituent of yarrow (Achillea millefolium), identified as the betaine betonicin, a hydroxyproline-derived alkaloid-like compound. It is one of many minor constituents reported from yarrow, and little is firmly established about its activity in isolation.
