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SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Achillea Millefolium
AKA:
Milfoil, Thousand Leaf, Nosebleed,
Staunchgrass, Bloodwort, Noble Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Common Yarrow
ORIGIN:
North America/Europe
CIRCA:
1000 B.C.
TYPE OF PLANT:
Perennial
Herb/Shrub
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Volatile Oil,
Alkanoids, Alkamides, Flavonoids, Triterpenes, Salicylic Acid,
Coumarins, Tannins, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus,
Vitamin C, Niacin
ABOUT:
Used since medieval
times, Yarrow was looked upon as a Headache cure, it's
Anti-inflammatory properties seeming to have the ability to reduce
Headaches and Blood Clotting. Yarrow has been one of the most
popular treatments for Arthritis and related conditions, alleviating
painful inflammation of Tissues and Joint. Historically it has also
been used to fight Bacterial Invasion and treat wounds. Yarrow has
also been used to soothe and quiet the Digestive System. Because of
the substances contained in Yarrow, a feeling of peace and
relaxation have been known to be replicated thus making it effective
in treating Sleeping Disorders. This also makes Yarrow particularly
beneficial in the treatment of some of the effects of Menopause.
BENEFITS:
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