Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) can be used to treat bleeding, wounds, heavy menstrual periods, ulcers, uterine and hemorrhage. It can also be used for blood in the urine, and bleeding from the bowels.
Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. Both flowers and leaves have a bitterish, astringent, pungent taste.
Yarrow has been used for the treatment of external and internal bleedings, skin wounds and ulcers for thousands of years. In Homer’s Iliad, the ancient hero Achilles uses yarrow to treat the wounds of himself and his soldiers. The herb was used by Native American tribes for bleeding, wounds, and infections. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Yarrow has effects to stop bleeding and promote healing of wounds. Traditionally, it is often used in herbal remedies for treating heavy bleeding from menstrual periods, bleeding ulcers and more.
Yarrow is a fine herb for accelerating healing of cuts and bruises. It stops bleeding and closes wounds. Thus herbalists often use it in herbal remedies to treat women’s heavy bleeding from menstrual periods, external and internal bleedings, and ulcers/ infections.
Scientific studies have proven that yarrow has effects to cleanse wounds, and control bleeding of lacerations, puncture wounds, and abrasions. Animal studies have supported the long-standing use of yarrow for wound healing and to bleeding control.
The herb is available in the following forms: dried or fresh herb; capsules or tablets; tinctures; and liquid extracts. Traditionally, yarrow is used in tea or tincture form for bleeding ulcers, heavy menstrual periods, uterine hemorrhage, blood in the urine, or bleeding from the bowels.
Here is a formula of yarrow tea:
– Yarrow (dried flowerheads) 2-4 grams
– Water 1 cup
– Boil 15 minutes to make a tea
– three times a day
Please talk to your doctor before taking yarrow.
