Yarrow Flowers (C/S) (WC) (ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM)

Description:
Yarrow is a perennial creeping herb, belonging to the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. It has erect furrowed stems, bearing alternate gray-green feathery finely divided leaves, and strongly scented nonflowering rosettes often forming dense mats. It has a strong, aromatic odor, very much like Chamomile, and a sharp, bitter taste.

Origin:
United States

Other Names:
Bloodwort, Cammock, Carpenter's Grass, Carpenter's Weed, Death Flower, Devil's Nettle, Dog Daisy, Gandana, Gordolobo, Green Arrow, Ichi Kao, Knight's Milfoil, Millefolium, Millefoil, Milfoil, Nosebleed, Old-Man's Pepper, Sanguinary, Soldier's Wound Wort, Thousand Leaf, Thousand Seal, Thousandleaf Clover

Part Used:
Flowers

Culinary Uses:
To make a tea, infuse 1 teaspoon Yarrow Flowers in 1 cup of boiling water, cover and steep for 10 minutes. Drink warm between meals at the onset of fever or chill as often as required.

Medicinal Uses:
Yarrow is used to stimulate and regulate the liver. It acts as a blood purifier and heals the glandular system. It has been used as a contraceptive, and as a part of diabetes treatment, as well as treating gum ailments and toothache. Also is used in formulas for treating colds, flus, and fevers. It arrests internal and external bleeding during childbirth. It is used to stop the bleeding of external wounds.Pregnant women should avoid this herb.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
Yarrow should not be used during pregnancy. Consult a health care provider prior to external use if you suffer from allergies related to the Asteraceae family.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Courage, love, psychic powers, exorcism, and spirit calling.
Planet Rulership: Venus
Element Rulership: Water
Gender: Feminine
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