Yarrow

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Description

Yarrow is a perennial, creeping Herb with tough, erect, furrowed stems.

 

Botanical Names

 Achillea lanulosa

 Achillea millefolium

 Achillea wilhelmsii

 All species of Yarrow belong to the Daisy (Compositae) family.

 

Parts Used

 Berries

 Leaves

       Flowers

 Fruits

 Whole Herb

 

Health Benefits of Yarrow

Cardiovascular System

 Anecdotal evidence suggests Yarrow may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. 

 Yarrow may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.  [1]

 

Digestive System

 Yarrow may stimulate the flow of Bile.  [2]

 Yarrow (tea) may alleviate Colic.  [3]

 Anecdotal evidence suggests Yarrow may alleviate the symptoms of Colitis.

 Anecdotal evidence suggests Yarrow may alleviate Diarrhea. 

 

Excretory  ystem

 Anecdotal evidence suggests Yarrow may induce Perspiration it functions as a diaphoretic. 

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