Yarrow is a herb native to the Northern Hemisphere that grows freely in pastures, roadsides, and other places with well-drained land.
It is easily recognized because of its feathery leaves, strong stems and broad white inflorescences made up of many small individual flowers.
Yarrow for colds and fevers
When a fever is in full swing, drinking hot yarrow teas can help stop it. It relaxes blood circulation and skin pores, allowing us to sweat freely and rid the body of infection.
The classic cold and flu formula is yarrow tea, mint, and elder flower, which should be drunk hot, and as soon as possible.
The ill person should then wrap themselves warmly by holding a hot water bottle at their feet and wait to sweat.
Yarrow for circulation
The blood and circulation benefits of yarrow tea consumption can be seen both internally and externally. It is used to treat high blood pressure, often in combination with hawthorn and linden blossom, and is reported to prevent blood clots. Its energizing action makes it particularly useful for treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Yarrow for digestion
Yarrow tea is particularly useful for stimulating digestion and for bile problems. This tea can help move congested blood into the portal vein, which, in turn, helps the liver.
Yarrow for the excretory system
Yarrow tea is a good urinary antiseptic, and when consumed as a warm or cool (rather than hot) infusion, the diuretic properties are accentuated, making it a useful remedy for treatment of cystitis and urinary tract infections. It is also good for helping cases of urinary incontinence.
