Legend has it that Achilles, the invincible Greek hero, treated his wounds with yarrow, and in his honor this plant was named Achillea millefolium in Latin. Achilles' secret was also known to the soldiers who always carried the finely ground powder of yarrow grass with them in silk pouches, and science confirmed that they were right.
It is known that yarrow has an antiseptic essential oil in its composition, and it also contains tannins, so its use for treating wounds is not accidental at all and is very scientifically justified.
You can also make an oil macerate from yarrow grass, and for that you only need two ingredients - freshly dried yarrow grass (flower and leaf), which we fill the jar with and fill with carrier oil (cold-pressed sunflower oil, for example, which is extremely rich in E- vitamin and therefore has a beneficial effect on our skin, and olive or linseed oil can).
It is important, of course, that the jar in which we make the macerate is completely dry and completely clean. Close the jar well and keep it in a cool and dark place for 40 days. Shake the jar as often as possible during those 40 days. The oil is then filtered either through filter paper or sterile gauze and stored again in a dark and cool place, and it is an excellent salve for wounds, burns and cuts. It is especially recommended for people who have problems with hemorrhoids, especially if they bleed.
The oil prepared in this way can be heated and the beeswax dissolved in it to obtain a balm with a creamy texture.
Tea is made by pouring over the flowers, without cooking, because if it is boiled from the yarrow grass, the essential oils that are the carrier of the healing properties of this plant evaporate.
Tea made from yarrow is especially recommended for regulating the work of the digestive organs, because it belongs to the group of bitter and fragrant plants that, in addition to being good in teas, are also very good for herbalists.
Beneficial combinations with St. John's wort
-If you mix yarrow with an equal amount of calendula and rosemary, you get tea to improve circulation. If St. John's wort is added to the mixture, it will strengthen the blood vessels, which is recommended for people who have problems with varicose veins.
- The mixture of yarrow grass, immortelle and mint gives an excellent combination for liver problems.
- If we mix the yarrow grass with the herb, then it is a tea that is especially good for women and is recommended for regulating the menstrual cycle, especially for excessive and painful menstruation.
- The combination of yarrow, sedum, suručica and linden flower during an epidemic of respiratory infections, flu and any colds is recommended not only for those who have fallen ill, but also as a preventive measure.
- For those suffering from high blood pressure, a combination of hawthorn, mistletoe and rastavic is especially recommended. This mixture with mistletoe is also recommended for those who suffer from migraine headaches.
-In combination with lemon balm and fennel, it removes gas, flatulence, indigestion and gastritis.
Precautions
Prolonged use of St. John's wort is not recommended for men because it can affect spermatogenesis. This practically means that they should not drink two or three cups of yarrow tea continuously for two months. Also, yarrow is not recommended for pregnant women. Since there are many plants with white flowers in the field, you will recognize yarrow by its specific smell. when you rub it between your fingers. Since it has a very strong stem, it is best to bring scissors when you want to harvest it, and not to pull it up by the roots.
Herbalist with sedum grass
If you suffer from indigestion, flatulence, gas or diarrhea, especially in the summer months, this herbal medicine is always good to have in the house. It is especially recommended for convalescents who have suffered from a serious illness and have a poor appetite.
For a liter of brandy, you need three or four sprigs of yarrow, one sprig of lemon balm, a sprig of watercress, or chicory, which has a beneficial effect on the liver and bile. A fourth plant can be added, a few leaves of wild quince, which is one of the most famous folk remedies for intestinal diseases.
Leave the bottle in a cool and dark place for two weeks and then strain. Drink one glass half an hour before meals. If you want to avoid alcohol, you can make tea from the same combination of herbs.
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