Yarrow Achillea Millefolium

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Plant Family

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Asteraceae ( compositea) Daisy Family

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Description

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A short perennial with feathery dark green 🍃 and flat heads of white or sometimes pink flowers .

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Habitat

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Road side ,meadows, lawns

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Distribution . Where its located

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Found virtually worldwide 🌐

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Caution ⚠️

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Achillea millefolium can occasionally cause an allergic skin irration. Best not to give to children under 5. Or pregnant or breastfeeding.
She of the woods feels this is from dried plant matter. Not tinture made with fresh herbs

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Important Diaphoretic herb

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Promotion of perspiration. A standard remedy for helping body deal with fever.

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Yarrow tea. Achillea millefolum

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Colds and fever.,scanty menstruation, heavy periods, menstrual clotting, high blood pressure, used to tone varicose vains ,to prevents blood clots , tension, weak digestion ( stimulates digestion)

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Yarrow . Achillea Millefolium tinture

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Scanty menstruation, heavy periods, menstruation clotting, high blood pressure ♥️, to tone varicose veins ,tension, weak digestion ( stimulates digestion)

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Fresh Achillea Millefolium Leaf 🍃

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Nosebleeds , cuts ✂️ and wounds. Anti microbial

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Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in your lower rectum. Internal hemorrhoids are usually painless, but tend to bleed. External hemorrhoids may cause pain. Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins

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Hemorrhoid treatment

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Ointment. Apply externally couple of times a day as needed.can also be used on bruises, varicose veins ,and thread veins.
Ingredients 1oz dried yarrow, 1oz dried raspberry leaf 🍃, or 🐎 chestnut 🌰 leaf 🍃, 1 cup extra virgin 🫒 oil.. add 1 oz bees wax.

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Taste & Energetics yarrow

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The taste is complex ,
Bitter,
Aromatic, almost like liquorise
Astringent
Sweet
Cool and dry

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Achillea Millefolium

Constituents

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5% essential oil including alpha& beta pieces,borneol,bornyl acetate,

The chemical constituents include a volatile oil comprised of azulene, caryophyllene, thujone, eucalyptol, α- and β-pinene and borneol, as well as lactones, tannins, and alkaloids. Yarrow extracts are generally recognized as safe in beverages, but the finished product must be thujone-free.

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Actions Diaphoretic

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Promotes sweating

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Actions ,Antipyretic

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(chiefly of a drug) used to prevent or reduce fever.

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Actions Hypotensive/ Amphoteric for blood pressure

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Hypotensive
lowering the blood pressure

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Actions ,astringent

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causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.

(of taste or smell) slightly acidic or bitter.

“fresh blackcurrants have a rather astringent flavour”

noun

an astringent lotion applied to the skin to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions or as a cosmetic to make the skin less oily.

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Actions Diuretic

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(chiefly of drugs) causing increased passing of urine.

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Actions Antiseptic ( especially for urinary system)

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preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

“garlic has powerful antiseptic properties”

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Actions Haemostatic

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Stops bleeding

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Actions Spasmolytic

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able to relieve spasm of smooth muscle.

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Actions Anti-haemorrhagic

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Stops bleeding

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Actions Styptic

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capable of causing bleeding to stop when it is applied to a wound.

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Actions Anti - inflammatory

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used to reduce inflammation.

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Actions Emmenagogue

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a substance that stimulates or increases menstrual flow.

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Traditional and current uses

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Fevers, cold and flu, especially with peppermint and elderflower.

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Body System

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Reproductive system; Regulates menstruation. ( heavy bleeding, or late periods),relieves PMS.

Digestive . Oral health, receding gums, bleeding gums. Stimulates appetite & enhances digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Can be used to treat wind, spasm,
IBS and indigestion.
It’s Astringent tannins protect the gut from irritation and infection, helpful in diarrhoea and inflammatory problems including gastritis and colitis.

Respiratory . When taken as hot tea with mint and elderflower yarrow relieves colds and congestion.
It’s anti- histamine effect ( from luteolin) can be used for allergies such as Rhinitis.

Urinary . As a Diuretic, yarrow relieves fluid retention and can sooth an irritable bladder.
It’s Astringent properties tightens muscles and helps alleviate prolapse and incontinence.
Good for UTI infections

External: the tannins and silica promote tissue repair, ulcers, burns ,good for healing wounds,varicose vains ,haemorrhoids and skin condition ie eczema.
anti microbial .
It can be used as an infusion or dilute tinture as a vaginal douce, eyebath,or skin lotion ,as mouth wash for dental hygiene and gingivitis.
Tea brings on periods, good for fever ,
Smells liquorice like.
She makes a great bug spray

Nervous system
Gentle relaxant,it’s Astringent properties tighten or subtle boundaries and reduction of negativity from others. Protection ! Emfs

Circulation
Taken as a hot tea ,it promotes sweating and reduces fever.
Lowers blood pressure, improves circulation, relieves leg cramps ,and varicose vains.

Immunity
The volatile oils abd luteolin in yarrow have anti- inflammatory and antioxidant effects and can be used to relieve arthritis , allergies and auto -immune problems.
Yarrow stimulates blood flo to the skin and brings out rash in eruptive infections such as measles and chicken 🐔 pox .
Yarrow clears toxins, hest and congestion by aiding elimination of toxins via the skin and the kidneys.

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Caution ⚠️

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May produce allergic rashes to those with Asteraceae composites Daisy 👪 allergies.
Prolonged use could theoretical cause photosensitivity; just take regular breaks when using the herb and keep doses low.

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Yarrow Achillea millefolium essential oil

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Yarrow is a humble bloom which contrary to its unassuming looks, is a powerful anti-inflammatory, con-taining the compound azulene. Similar to German Chamomile, Yarrow is a deep blue colour and carries a medicinal, green fragrance. Try blending Yarrow in a preparation for eczema or inflamed skin. Its soothing properties when applied in a carrier oil may help to soothe and reduce inflammation. Emotionally, Yarrow is a protective oil. Add to a relaxing bath during periods of stress and emotional turmoil.