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Yarrow is a very interesting medicinal plant. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-haemorrhagic properties. That is why it is widely used in herbal medicine. It can be used externally in the form of compresses or even masks, but it is also great internally – drunk as a tincture, infusion, or even wine. What can yarrow be used on?
Yarrow – healing properties
Yarrow is common in Europe. It can be found in meadows and even in gardens, because it looks nice thanks to its tall stem and tiny white flowers. Yarrow flowers and leaves are the raw material used for treatment.
Yarrow has healing properties due to the richness of minerals and vitamins it contains. These include camphor, tinel, azulenes, tannins, flavonoids and choline. In the yarrow we can also distinguish vitamins A, C and K as well as mineral salts and resins. Yarrow is also a source of salicylic, formic and acetic acids.
Yarrow – action
The action of yarrow can be divided into: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-hemorrhagic. But this herb supports digestion, has a choleretic effect and stimulates the appetite. It also has a slight diuretic effect. That is why it works well in comprehensive care for health from the inside and in the treatment or support of treatment of many diseases. Interestingly, yarrow is not only used in natural medicine, but is also a component of pharmacological drugs and cosmetics, especially for oily and acne-prone skin, as well as for sensitive or mature skin.
Yarrow herb extract is included in the Harmonix 500 ml dietary supplement, which you can order at medonetmarket.pl. It contains extracts of 10 herbs combined with chokeberry juice, thanks to which it supports the digestive system, reduces stress and anxiety, fights insomnia and strengthens the body.
We also recommend the digestion kit, which includes tea regulating digestion with yarrow and St. John’s wort, organic tea with mint and organic golden milk powder.
Yarrow – application and methods of use
Due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, yarrow has been used in preparations and cosmetics for acne-prone skin. It is especially effective in the treatment of bacterial acne, also known as juvenile acne. It heals inflammation and inhibits the growth of bacteria, so inflammation appears much less frequently, and the skin is cleansed. Yarrow will also work well in the treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds, as it will clean them and prevent infection.
It is also very often used to drink in the form of decoction, tinctures and wine for diseases such as: hemorrhoids, hypertension, blood circulation disorders and varicose veins, stomach ulcers and menstrual disorders. Yarrow is also used in the treatment of colds and flu, as it effectively reduces fever and even inflammation of the throat and mouth.
Yarrow is most often made into an infusion. One tablespoon of dried herb is enough to pour a glass of boiling water and set aside for 20 minutes. The herb must be strained, and such an infusion is drunk in one day, dividing the portion into two times. Buy yarrow herb now on Medonet Market. Yarrow can also be found in the form of dietary supplements. Try for example Yarrow Premium ™ – support during menstruation.
You can prepare a bath or a mask for skin problems. If there are wounds or inflammations all over the body or in hard-to-reach places, a therapeutic bath can be prepared. You need 100 g of dried herb, which you pour over 3 cups of cold water and set aside for 12 hours. After this time, you can pour the liquid into the water in the bathtub. The bath should last 20 minutes and must not be hot. To make a mask for the face or individual skin problems, it is enough to pour 2 teaspoons of yarrow with water until it swells. A tablespoon of honey is added to the prepared herb. The mask can be applied to selected areas or the entire face, neck and décolleté. It is enough to wash it off after 20 minutes with water, and the yarrow will make the skin cleansed and healthier.
Yarrow supports digestive processes and thus helps the body to get rid of toxins, therefore it is included in preparations for acidification, for example, for acidity – herbal and fruit tea.