Heal Wounds With Yarrow

Reputedly used during the trojan wars to treat wounds, yarrow (Achillea Mllofolium) has been rcognized for more than2,500 years for its healing properties. The feathery leaves and dense clusters of tiny white flowers contain a variety of copounds that help stop bleeding and have antiseptics, anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. Sometimes referred to as an "herbal band-aid" yarrow tea or dilluted tincturre can be applied as compress to a minor wounds to staunch bleeding.

Yarrow also promotes sweatong and traditionally is used as a hot tea to lower a fever. because it dilates peripheral blood vessels, yarrow also is often included in herbal formulas to hel lower blood pressure.