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Fun fact: Yarrow remained one of the most important medicinal herbs cultivated in monastery gardens across medieval Europe.
Some of the key traditional medicine uses of yarrow include:
Wound healing: One of yarrow's most well-known uses is for treating wounds, cuts, and stopping bleeding due to its astringent and antimicrobial properties.
Fever: It was commonly taken as a hot tea or tincture for treating fevers and colds/flu.
Digestive Support: The bitter compounds in yarrow were used to help stimulate digestion and relieve issues like dyspepsia, ulcers, and IBS.
Women’s Health: Yarrow was used to help regulate menstrual flow and ease cramps. (Not to be used while pregnant or nursing)
Cardiovascular: This was considered a tonic for improving circulation, treating varicose veins, and strengthening the cardiovascular system.
Respiratory: Known for its antimicrobial properties to support the immune system during respiratory infections.
Nervous System: Was traditionally used to have calming, sedative effects on the nervous system for those who had ‘nervous symptoms’.
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