Infection
Herbs
Yarrow
( Achillea millefolium)
Other Names:: : Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Bloodwort
Yarrow is known for its astringent and styptic properties and is commonly used to stop bleeding and promote wound healing. Yarrow contains flavonoids, plant-based chemicals that increase saliva and stomach acid to help improve digestion. Yarrow may also relax smooth muscle in the intestine and uterus, which can relieve stomach and menstrual cramps
Avoid in pregnancy.
Energetics::
Constricting
Increase the tone or tension within muscles and other tissues; stop excess flow and secretion. tone up tissues that have become overly relaxed or weak or leaking or secreting fluids such as blood or mucus
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Properties::
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Aperient
Mild laxative
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Cholagogue
Aid discharge of bile
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Hemostatic
Coagulation, wound healing
Hepatic
Relating to the liver
Vulnerary
Treats wounds
Ailments::
Bleeding
Fever
Infection
Inflammation
Menstrual Cramps
Menstruation
Muscle ache
Muscles - Back or neck
Tight and tense neck or back pain, or dealing with a condition that causes muscle spasms
Wounds
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Circulatory System
Integumentary System
Integumentary
Circulatory
Respiratory