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Yarrow
(Achillea
millefolium)
Other
names: Gordaldo,
Nosebleed plant, Old Man's Pepper, Sanguinary,
Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousand-leaf,
Thousand-seal, Little
Feather
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Medicinally
The most medicinally active part of the plant are
the flowering tops. They also have a mild
stimulant effect, and have been used as a snuff.
Today, yarrow is valued mainly for its action in
colds and influenza, and for its effect on the circulatory,
digestive, excretory, and urinary systems.
Yarrow
intensifies the medicinal action of other herbs
taken with it, and helps eliminate toxins from the
body. It is reported to be associated with the
treatment of the following ailments:
Amenorrhea,
anti-inflammatory, bowels, bleeding, blood clots,
blood pressure (lowers), blood purifier, blood
vessels (tones), Catarrh (acute, repertory),
colds, chicken pox, circulation, contraceptive
(unproven), cystitis, diabetes treatment,
digestion (stimulates), dyspepsia, eczema, fevers,
flu's, gastritis, glandular system, gum ailments,
Heartbeat (slow), influenza, insect repellant,
internal bleeding, liver (stimulates and
regulates), lungs (hemorrhage), measles, menses
(suppressed), menorrhagia, menstruation
(regulates, relieves pain), nipples (soreness),
nosebleeds, piles (bleeding), smallpox, stomach
sickness, toothache, thrombosis, ulcers, urinary
antiseptic, Uterus (tighten and contract),
varicose veins, vision.
The
salicylic acid derivatives are a component of
aspirin, which may account for its use in treating
fevers and reducing pain. Yarrow tea is also said
to be able to clear up a cold within 24 hours.
Yarrow has also been used as a Quinine substitute.
History
Yarrow
has a history as a healing herb used externally
for wounds,
cuts and abrasions. The genus name Achilla is from Achilles who took it to battle for treatment
of wounds.
The Native Americans Had long
used Yarrow, As the Navajo Tribe called it
"Life Medicine" they chewed Yarrow for
tooth aches as well as pouring it into their
ears for earaches. The Cherokee Tribe
drank tea
of Yarrow to reduce fever and to sleep
well.
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Yarrow
leaf & flower
(Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow
is helpful for colds, influenza, respiratory
infections, fever and is a
blood purifier. Yarrow also has use
for slow menstruation and mild internal
bleeding. More...
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