Yarrow

50g (1.76oz)

Medicinal Name: Achillea millefolium

Properties: antispasmodic, astringent, bitter tonic, increases sweating, lowers blood pressure, reduces fever, mild diuretic, urinary antiseptic, stops internal bleeding, promotes menstruation, anti-inflammatory

Treatment: fever, high blood pressure, indigestion, gas, upset stomach, bloating, UTI, cystitis, PMS, irregular period, heavy menstrual bleeding, cold & flu

Description: Yarrow is one of the best diaphoretic herbs and is a standard remedy for aiding the body to deal with fevers. Laboratory studies indicate that yarrow dilates blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. It works, in part, like conventional medicines known as ACE inhibitors, which are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure.. It stimulates the digestion and tones the blood vessels.

As a urinary antiseptic it is indicated in infections such as cystitis. Used externally it will aid in the healing of wounds. It is considered to be specific in thrombotic conditions associated with high blood pressure.

Yarrow helps regulate the menstrual cycle, reduces heavy menstrual bleeding, and eases period pain.

Preparation: Infusion- pour a cup of boiling water onto 1–3 tsp of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10–15 minutes