Herbs
Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium)
| A.K.A.: |
Bloodwort, Thousand Leaf, Milfoil, Milefolia |
| Part Used: |
Flower |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Antiseptic, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Homeostatic, Stimulant |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamins A, C, E, F and K |
| Primary Uses: |
Blood Impurities, Bowels/hemorrhages, Catarrh, Colds, Fevers, Flu, Lung/hemorrhage, Measles, Nosebleeds, Perspiration/obstructed, Sweating/promotes |
| Secondary Uses: |
Abrasions, Ague, Appetite, Bladder, Blood pressure, Bright's Disease, Bronchitis, Bruises, Burns, Cancer, Chicken Pox, Cramps, Cuts, Diarrhea/infants, Epilepsy, Female Disorders, Gas, Hair Loss, Headaches, Hemorrhoids, Hysteria, Jaundice, Malaria, Menstrual Bleeding, Mucous Membranes, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Rheumatism, Skin Problems, Small Pox, Stomach Problems, Typhoid fever, Ulcers, Uterine Problems. |
Yarrow is well known for its ability to help stimulate clotting on cuts and abrasions.
It may speed healing, relieve inflammation and reduce pain of injuries. It acts as a blood cleanser, is good for colds, fevers, flu, lung disorders, nosebleeds, and perspiration. It also helps regulate and improve the functions of the liver.
Yarrow has also demonstrated some antispasmodic properties that work to relax muscles in the digestive tract and the uterus.
Yarrow has properties to protect the liver from toxic chemical damage as well as in treating hepatitis.
- Can be used to control bleeding from the lungs and bowels.
- Aids in fighting off the common cold.
- Aids with nausea and helps to control fungus.
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