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Yarrow |
Achillea; Achillea millefolium; Bloodwort; Green Arrow; Milfoil; Nosebleed Plant; Staunch Weed; Thousand-Leaf; Wound Wort; Yarroway |
Although oral dosing recommendations for yarrow are not consistent, a tea may be made by boiling one or 2 teaspoons of dried yarrow in about 8 ounces of water for 5 minutes and then straining out the solid particles. Yarrow tea may be taken up to three times a day. Yarrow is also available commercially in capsules, extracts, and tinctures. Extracts are concentrated liquid preparations usually made by soaking chopped or mashed plant parts in a liquid such as alcohol, and then straining out the solid parts. Tinctures are less concentrated than extracts, but they are prepared in similar ways. Individuals who decide to use yarrow, should follow the directions on the label of the package that is purchased. Although oral dosing recommendations for yarrow are not consistent, a tea may be made by boiling one or 2 teaspoons of dried yarrow in about 8 ounces of water for 5 minutes and then straining out the solid particles. Yarrow tea may be taken up to three times a day. Yarrow is also available commercially in capsules, extracts, and tinctures. Individuals who decide to use yarrow, should follow the directions on the label of the package that is purchased.
... Even though the use of yarrow has declined in recent years, it contains a number of chemicals with distinctive medicinal effects. When taken by mouth, for example, chemicals called flavonoids in yarrow are known to promote gastrointestinal (GI) secretions — including saliva and stomach acid. Both appetite and digestion may be improved. Flavonoids and other components of yarrow may also relax the smooth muscles in the GI tract, possibly reducing stomach cramps. Muscles in the uterus may also relax which may relieve menstrual cramps, reduce heavy menstrual bleeding, and regulate menstrual periods. Because additional chemicals in yarrow may be anti-inflammatory, it may also help to alleviate pain. Taking yarrow may slightly reduce high blood pressure due to its mild diuretic (urine producing) effect. It also may promote sweating; therefore, it has been used to treat fevers. However, more studies are needed to evaluate these effects. ...
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- Achillea (Drug Digest)
- Achillea millefolium (University of Maryland Medical Center)
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