Yarrow (flower)
| Category | Details |
| Ingredient | Achillea millefolium (Yarrow, flowers and/or leaves). |
| Format | Dried plants (bulk). |
☕ Instructions for use
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Dosage: Boil 3 tablespoons (tbsp) of herbs.
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Water volume: Use 1 liter of water .
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Infusion: Cover and infuse for 10 to 15 minutes .
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Filtering: Sift (filter) before drinking.
💧 Dosage
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Drink 2 to 3 cups per day .
💡 Traditional Uses of Yarrow
Yarrow is traditionally used in herbal medicine for:
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Digestive problems: It contains bitter compounds that stimulate digestion , appetite, and bile production. It is used for bloating and intestinal spasms .
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Immune System/Cold: It is diaphoretic, meaning it promotes sweating and is therefore often used at the onset of a cold or fever to help lower the temperature and speed up recovery.
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Women's health: It is traditionally used for its antispasmodic action (relieving menstrual pain ) and to regulate flow.
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Hemostatic: Its name is linked to the legend of Achilles who used it to stop bleeding from wounds (topical use).