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Achillea Millefolium Yarrow (Chemical Constituents (Achillien, Achilleic…
Achillea Millefolium
Yarrow
History
Achilles made potion from yarrow to heal his soldiers after battle of Troy
He learned of healing properties from Chiron the centaur
Millefolium = many leaves
Yarrow chosen ancient Chinese sages for consulting the I Ching
Preparation and Parts Used
Whole herb, especially dried flower heads
Solvents: Water, alcohol
Chemical Constituents
Achillien
Achilleic Acids
Tannin
Volatile body
Resinoid body
Lactones
Coumarins
Saponins
Nitrates and Phosphates
Therapeutic Actions and Uses
Diaphoretic (hot)
Strong and soothing
Increase body temp
Open pores
Increased elimination
Purifies blood
Drink before sweatlodge or sauna
Equalize circulation
Valuable for cold and flu
Diuretic (cold)
Astringent
Stops nose bleeds when inserted in nostril
Tonic
Invigorating, removes congestion and disease
Regulates liver funtion
Can lower blood pressure
Stimulant
Other
Used as enema for piles and hemorrhages of bowel
Halts bleeding of lungs
Reported to stop hairloss
Anti-inflammatory in lab animals
Active against gram-neg and gram-pos bacteria