In North America, wild yarrow is considered to be one of the sacred “Life Medicines” by the Navajo people. In China, yarrow plants were traditionally used to cast I Ching hexagrams. The I Ching is an ancient book of divination.
The list of yarrow's medicinal properties is extensive, and the benefits of this ancient healing herb have been supported by a number of studies. Long considered by herbalists to be a “blood moving herb,” yarrow is used to stimulate blood circulation and lower blood pressure.
Wild Yarrow Properties: In short, yarrow has the following remarkable medicinal uses:
- wound treatment
- stops bleeding
- digestive herb
- diuretic
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-spasmodicanti-catarrhal (removes excess mucous from the body)
- diaphoretic (reduces fever)
- lowers blood pressure
- stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area (especially the uterus)
- antimicrobial
- used for hemorrhage
- used for treatment in pneumonia
- used for treatment in rheumatic pain
- Antibacterial
- Anti-fungal
- stimulates immune system response
Yarrow is a healer-medicine for strength, clarity, grounding, elevating consciousness, purifying and boundaries. This nature-derived medicine is such a powerhouse!
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