Yarrow Tincture
Yarrow has been used as a
medicinal herb in many cultures for thousands of years. Throughout history,
especially on the battlefield, it was used for its ability to relieve pain,
reduce inflammation, fight off infections, soothe spasms, and decrease blood
flow quickly for the soldiers who were wounded.
Yarrow and its many North
American varieties were traditionally used among numerous Native American
tribes. The Navajo tribe considered Yarrow as “life medicine,” they chewed the
plant for toothaches and used its infusions for earaches. The Miwok tribe used
Yarrow as a pain reliever and a remedy for head colds. The Pawnee and Cherokee
tribes commonly drank Yarrow tea to reduce fevers and to assist in a restful
sleep.
The health benefits of Yarrow
herb consist of the following:
· Natural painkiller and anti-inflammatory
properties
· Relieve Headaches Reduce heavy menstrual bleeding and minimize
painful cramps
· Stimulate the uterus to initiate menstrual
flow
· Chewing fresh leaves can relieve toothaches
· To induce sweating
· Anti-microbial properties
· To stop wound bleeding (ideal for minor cuts
and burns; encourages healing while relieving pain and inflammation)
· To relieve GI ailments
· To lower high blood pressure
· Reduce fever and chills
· For cerebral and coronary thromboses
· To improve circulation
· To tone varicose veins (by dispersing blood
congestion and by toning the wall of the veins with its astringent properties)
· Helps strengthen blood circulation and improve
blood flow
· For stomach flu and GI ailments (heals and
tone the mucus membranes in the digestive tract).
· Poultice on the skin for rashes and itching
Yarrow Dosage and Applications
· Yarrow Tincture: 2-3 ml taken 2-3 times per day, or as needed.
· Yarrow Tincture can be added to water, coffee, tea, or any beverage (works best if added to beverage and sipped throughout the day).
Precautions
· Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding
women.
· Do not take Yarrow if you are on blood
thinning medications.
· Do not consume Yarrow if you are
hypersensitive to any member of the Asteraceae family.
· If you are taking any prescribed medications,
consult your healthcare provider before using Yarrow.
· For educational purposes only. This
information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
· This information is not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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