Yarrow is also mentioned in mythology - this plant was named after Achilles, who proved the magic properties of this herb, curing one warrior from a fatal wound. In Russian folk chronicles, the fact is mentioned that this noseworm was cured by the nose bleeding of grandson Dmitry Donskoy. It is because of his haemostatic property yarrow in the people called "a blood". It has been scientifically proven that this property is not a fictitious myth, it takes place due to the substance contained in the plant - the alkaloid ahilein, which significantly increases the coagulability of the blood.
At present, about 150 species of this plant are known, but the most famous in folk medicine is still the yarrow ordinary or "tenacious grass". This plant is a perennial, about 20-60 cm in height, most often with yellow inflorescences. In appearance something resembles a dill. Yarrow common grows throughout Central Russia, mainly in meadows, on steppes, in small wastelands, on the roadside. As it was proved by scientists, the yarrow herb contains vitamin K, carotene, vitamin C, essential oil, tar, tannin and alkoloid ahillenin (which was mentioned earlier). It is thanks to all these active substances that the healing properties of this plant are explained, which have a positive effect on human health. Now analyzing the elements of history, biological origin, territorial location, as well as some scientific facts about the yarrow, you should consider in detail the effect of the medicinal properties of this plant, its use, as well as some detailed recipes from diseases from folk medicine.
Usual yarrow is used for stomach diseases, especially for peptic ulcer, gastritis and colitis, and it is also useful in improving appetite. In addition, the decoction of yarrow can stimulate liver function. This herb has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect and can enhance the separation of bile. Most often it is used for skin lesions, with local bleeding - from nasals, from abrasions and wounds, to uterine, and other concomitant inflammatory processes. It is recommended to use this herb in the inflammatory processes of the urinary tract, with kidney disease, even with pyelonephritis; Used for cystitis, stones and other deposits. Its influence is also on the cardiovascular system - it reduces high blood pressure (useful in hypertension) and improves venous circulation. Having a diuretic effect, yarrow removes harmful toxins from the body. It has a very important effect on women's health - thanks to its action, it helps to normalize the irregular menstrual cycle, and also reduces the likelihood of severe bleeding with menstruation; In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, which is also important for any woman. This plant has a special effect on the condition of women with menopause, it helps to transfer this physiologically and psychologically complex period in an easier form. And, of course, yarrow due to its magical properties is used in cosmetics. Decoction of this herb is applied externally in the form of lotions on the affected areas of the skin to get rid of acne, boils and even pustules.
Now let us examine in detail some of the most important and interesting recipes that will help get rid of various ailments: from the simplest to the most serious ones.
Rinse your mouth with a hot infusion of 2 tablespoons chopped yarrow on a glass of boiling water, an intimate 1 hour, will help with stomatitis, bad breath. If you need a diuretic effect, then take this herb juice one teaspoon 3 times a day. In case of skin problems: in case of eczema, a strong infusion should be steamed sick places, and also take this infusion inside. When treating hemorrhoids, you need not forget that only brewed leaves of yarrow - 2 tablespoons per liter of water - will have a positive effect. You can also moisten the napkins with cold decoction and attach it to the knots. For enemas it is recommended to use the same broth to achieve the best effect. Many of us are prone to back pain, the following will help: 1st.lozhka dry yarrow, which insist an hour in 200ml of boiling water necessarily in a sealed container, then drain. Take 3-4 times a day before meals. If you suffer from acute bronchitis, try to take 4 times a day for 2 tablespoons of yarrow herb juice 3 times a day. There is also advice for young mothers breastfeeding: to stimulate the excretion of breast milk (of course, if there are problems) you need to try this broth: 15-20gr, dry yarrow per 1 glass of warm water, boil this mixture for about 15 minutes, insist an hour or two , after straining take 1 tablespoon 3 times daily before meals.
As already mentioned, the yarrow herb is useful for the stomach. Here are a few recipes for different types of gastritis:
Chronic gastritis will go away forever, if you take a decoction of yarrow from 1 teaspoon of grass, filled with 250 ml. boiled water, boiled for 10 minutes on a small fire. It is recommended to drink this decoction of 1/2 cup 3 times a day for about a month.
If you have gastritis with high acidity, then another broth will surely help: yarrow herb, chamomile - 2 parts, celandine grass - 1 part. All this is a collection of pour a glass of boiling water and take 1/3 cup 3-4 times a day.
If just the heaviness in the stomach, then you need to infuse the herbs pour boiling water 200 ml, insist a little less than a minute and take 1 glass in the morning and evening.
If you have a stomach ulcer, then it will help to resist a mixture of herb wormwood, chamomile flowers and linden, plantain leaves, mint grass, St. John's wort, pour water on everything, cook for 5 minutes over a small fire, infuse, strain and dissolve in 2 tablespoons. decoction of yarrow, you can add a couple of spoons of honey and you need to drink this whole healing drink of 120 ml. 2 times a day for an hour before meals.
Effective yarrow, even with tachycardia. For her treatment you need 1 tsp. yarrow and mint juice take 3-4 times a day after meals, 10 minutes after 10-15.
The yarrow herb can exert its therapeutic effect on patients with serious and severe Parkinson's disease. To treat this disease, 2-3 tablespoons are needed. juice yarrow daily use in a glass of water, but do not breed it there. This drink should be drunk 1/3 cup 3 times a day for 20 minutes before eating a few months. You can improve the result many times, if you add a decoction of the following herbs to the yarrow juice: the roots of burdock, elecampane, stalk, willow bark, birch leaves, hawthorn, mint and motherwort - all must be poured in cold water with 300 ml, bring to a boil, then boil for 5 minutes, then let it brew for a couple of hours. After that: drain, add yarrow juice -1 tablespoon. and drink 100ml. 3 times a day for 20 minutes before meals.
Very many people in their lives have faced radiation, have been chemotherapy, due to various blood diseases, as a result - the body starts to lower platelets, vital blood cells. In order to increase their number and normalize the work of all cells in our vessels, it is necessary to use yarrow juice according to this recipe: 1 hl. juice, diluted in 30ml. water, every day should increase the dose before taking 4-6 tablespoons. juice in one sitting. Take this elixir of life you need 3 times a day for half an hour before eating so much your body needs to fully recover.
Despite the truly magical properties of the yarrow herb, one must be very careful with its use, since there are a number of contraindications. Long-term use and administration of large doses can cause dizziness. It is also not recommended to use this herb for pregnant women and people prone to allergic reactions in the form of skin rashes.
Summarizing all of the above, we can conclude that this grass, thanks to its different properties (bactericidal, hemostatic, hormonal, etc.) has a truly healing effect on many functions of the body and helps treat even the most incurable diseases. In addition, the use of yarrow in the preparation of medicines significantly increases its therapeutic potential and contributes to the speedy recovery of a person. Here they are, the medicinal properties of the yarrow herb.