Yarrow

Yarrow exhibits diaphoretic, hypotensive, astringent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, anti-microbial, bitter, and hepatic properties. Yarrow is one of the best diaphoretic herbs today, and is a standard remedy for aiding the body to deal with fevers. Yarrow lowers blood pressure due to a dilation of the peripheral vessels. It also stimulates the digestion and tones the blood vessels.

As a urinary antiseptic, Yarrow is indicated in infections such as cystitis. Used externally, it will aid in the healing of wounds.

Yarrow is considered to be a specific in thrombotic conditions associated with hypertension.

For fevers, Yarrow will combine well with Elder flower, Peppermint, Boneset and with Cayenne & Ginger (in combination). For raised blood pressure, it may be used with Hawthorne, Linden flowers and European Mistletoe.

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