Yarrow

Botanical Name: Achillea Millefolium

Family: Daisy

Energetics:

Taste: Bitter, Astringent, Pungent.

Energy: Cooling, Warming, Drying.

Herbal Actions: Anti-spasmodic, Tonic, Vulnerary, Anti-viral, Analgesic, Diuretic, Diaphoretic

Benefits:

• Wound Healing: Yarrow is well-known for its ability to promote wound healing due to its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. It can help stop bleeding and reduce swelling, making it useful for cuts and bruises.
• Menstrual Support: Yarrow has traditionally been used to regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce heavy bleeding, and alleviate menstrual cramps. It can also help balance hormones, making it useful for conditions like PMS.
  
• Digestive Health: This herb helps soothe digestive issues such as indigestion, bloating, colic and gas. 
  
• Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial: Yarrow contains compounds that can reduce inflammation and fight infections. Its antimicrobial properties make it useful for treating minor skin infections and soothing skin irritations like rashes.
  
• Fever Reduction: Yarrow promotes sweating, which can help reduce fevers naturally. It's often used in fever management during colds or flu by helping the body release excess heat.
  
• Immune Booster: Yarrow helps strengthen the immune system, making it useful in preventing and fighting off colds, flu, and other illnesses.

Caution: Avoid taking yarrow if allergic to it or anything in the daisy family.

Small: around 10-16 cups (1oz)

Directions: With 8oz worth of boiling water, take 1-2 teaspoon of this herb into your tea ball or into your tea bag. Allow for it to steep for 7-13 minutes (covered if possible). Remove your tea bag or ball. Enjoy your herbal infusion!

*This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or interested, we always recommend speaking to your doctor first and doing your own research before consuming.