Monograph: Yarrow

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Fun fact: Yarrow remained one of the most important medicinal herbs cultivated in monastery gardens across medieval Europe.

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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’.