YARROW IN THE GARDEN

YARROW IN THE GARDEN, a photo by Louise001 on Flickr.

YARROW IN THE GARDEN

This yarrow is putting on quite a display today in our warm weather.

Yarrow plant was originally found in Europe and Asia, and later migrated to North America. It has been used as tea, in food and for medicinal purposes, as far back as 1200 BC. The healing properties of Yarrow makes it a very beneficial and multiple purpose herb. This Plant flourishes between June and September at the eastern part of United States.
Its natural benefits:

Lately, it is not only used in food and medicine, but is also used as cosmetic cleanser. Chewing the leaves help take care of toothaches. The oil extracts is used in shampoo because of its benefits to the scalp.

Yarrow’s herbal tea helps stimulate appetite. It can also help to control stomach cramp, gastritis, gallbladder issues, and so on. It makes you perspire a lot, and in the process dilates the surface of the blood capillaries, which in turn helps immensely to improve poor blood circulation. It is also helpful when you have fever and cold.
It is a powerful herb – Caution is the key:

Some of its natural benefits are stopping nose bleeding and other forms of bleeding. These include minor external injuries and hemorrhage. Pregnant women are therefore advised to stay away from this herb, since it might cause a miscarriage. Talk to your doctor, before you think of messing with it. Using this herb for bath helps with sciatica, bone and joint problems. Don’t use Yarrow if you are pregnant, epileptic and hypersensitive.

This Plant’s tea contains a lot of spasmolytic substance which helps to reduce menstrual cramps problems and amenorrhea. Its benefits are almost endless. As a general rule, caution should be taken, before you take any herbs. Be sure it’s good for you, else find out from your doctor. Just like everything in life, each individual is different.

Its risk is very minimal and possibly try it in small dosage, till you’re sure it is good for your. You don’t take something that is supposed to boost your health, and only to end up in the hospital. Perspiration goes with dehydration, so always remember to get yourself hydrated when taking yarrow.