Yarrow

YARROW

(Achillea millefolium)

This herb is often used internally to treat excessive bleeding, indigestion, and diarrhoea amongst other ailments, and externally to help heal minor cuts and scrapes. Yarrow is also used in cosmetics to treat oily skin and as a cleanser. It is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae (aster, daisy, or sunflower) family and is native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. Its name is derived from the Greek hero Achilles as he supposedly used it to heal soldier’s wounds during the Trojan War. It is also known as: blood wort, carpenter’s weed, knight’s milfoil, old man’s pepper, nosebleed, and staunch grass.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Reduces fevers by inducing sweating
Has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
Aids with diarrhoea, indigestion, flatulence, and dyspepsia by getting the bile and pancreatic juices required for digestion flowing
Stimulates circulation
Reduces blood pressure
Treats colds and the flu
Lessens menstrual bleeding
Relieves tooth aches
Acts as a decongestant to clear up coughs and sinus infections
Treats skin conditions such as eczema

Alleviates allergies
Prevents haemorrhaging and treats varicose veins by toning blood vessels and dilating capillaries
Is a powerful painkiller due to the presence of salicylic acid which is a compound similar to that found in aspirin
Prevents blood clots
Has diuretic properties, remedying cystitis and urinary tract infections
Stops nosebleeds
Increases appetite
Aids with the absorption of nutrients in the body
Relieves cramps due to its antispasmodic properties
Purifies blood

WARNINGS

This herb should not be taken in large amounts or for long periods of time. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid it. Use of this herb may cause photosensitivity and rashes. The recommended dose is: 3g a day as tea or infusions.

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