Yarrow
(Achillea Millefolium)
Other Common Names: Bloodwort, Devil's Nettle, Gordaldo, Herbal
Militaris, Milfoil, Nosebleed Wort, Old Man's Pepper, Plumajillo (Little
Feather), Sanguinary, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousand Leaf, Thousand Seal,
Thousand Weed
Yarrow has been in use
for many centuries and has been used by the Chinese who made it into poultices
from early times in order to stop bleeding (including menstrual and
hemorrhoidal ailments), stop infections, and heal bruises and wounds. In China,
yarrow is called "shicao" and the dried yarrow stems were used in
fortunetelling or what is called I Ching. In addition, the early Chinese brewed
the perennial yarrow herb into a tea for use as an antibiotic, headaches, fevers,
inflammation, colds, and the flu. In Ancient Rome during the first-century,
Dioscorides had recommended the use of crushed yarrow to be applied to the
wounds of Roman soldiers. The wonderful healing properties of this natural herb
helps to curb diarrhea, anemia, gas, sooth the digestive tract, women's health
concerns (e.g., acting as an antispasmodic), and helps with lowering blood
pressure.
As a tea, yarrow causes
sweating which helps to reduce fever and dilates the blood vessels near the
surface of the skin helping to lower blood pressure. Fresh leaves were chewed
to stop toothaches too. Yarrow can be found growing in parts of Asia, North
America, and Europe; it is believed to have been around for approximately 3,000
years. Yarrow has many more healing properties and uses which one can study
more about on their own.
Mystically speaking,
European astrologers during the Middle Ages connected Yarrow to the planet Mars
(the God of War and Bravery). Yarrow and Nettle combined have been used for
overcoming one's fears and instilling bravery. As already mentioned, this plant
has been used in divinatory systems for thousands of years.
Suggested Adult Dosages:
·
Dried herb: 2-4 grams as an infusion or in capsules 3 times per
day
·
Extract (1:1, 25% grain alcohol): 1 to 4 ml three times per day
·
Tincture (1:5, 40% grain alcohol): 2 to 4 ml three times per day
·
Yarrow flower: 3 grams per day as an infusion or tea
·
Sitz bath: 100 grams yarrow per 5 gallons of water
Yarrow Poultice:
Add 1-cup each of fresh
yarrow and comfrey leaves to a blender or food processor; add just enough
spring water to blend the leaves into a paste; apply the paste to the bruised
or wounded area then cover with a cloth for 20-30 minutes. The yarrow paste helps
as a hemostatic or blood clotter.
Yarrow Tea:
Steep 1-tablespoon of
fresh leaves & flowers in 1-cup of boiling water, cover for 3-4 minutes;
drink a cup twice per day. If you use dried yarrow leaves, then steep
1-teaspoon. Add some honey to the yarrow tea as a sweetener.
Endnote:
Excessive intake of
yarrow tea may prevent your body from absorbing iron; so do not overdo this
tea.
Dr. Sahure is a
practicing Alternative Spiritualist, ordained Kemetic Wiccan minister and
Spiritual Counselor, traditional herbalist, senior researcher with the Antiquus
Research Group and the author of many noteworthy essays and articles about a
variety of topics and subjects, including herbalism, ancient history and
mythology, ancient Egyptian religion (Kemeticism), metaphysical sciences,
ancient religions and theology, astrology, tarot, and other divination systems.
Dr. Sahure holds doctorate degrees in Metaphysical Science (Msc.D., D.Met.),
Theology (Th.D.), and Divinity (D.D.). Visit Aureum
Solis Herbals to learn more about Health and Wellness, Herbs,
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