Yarrow Tincture

Benefits:
Aerial Parts: Yarrow flowers and leaves are very effective
for stopping bleeding internally or topically.
Yarrow's leaves and flowers can also be helpful in treating
bleeding ulcers in the digestive tract.
For respiratory infections, yarrow’s most important
attribute is its diaphoretic effect. Diaphoretics cause a
warming of the body and induce sweating which is useful
for breaking fevers.
Topical application of the flowers reduce the pain and itch
of ant, bee and wasp stings

Latin Name: Achillea millefolium
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: soldier wort, old man's pepper, devil's nettle,
sanguinary, milfoil, soldier's woundwort, thousand seal
Parts used: aerial parts, root
Herbal Actions: (Aerial parts) anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety,
antibacterial, antihemorrhagic, antispasmodic, astringent,
diaphoretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, styptic, vulnerary (Root)
anodyne
Safety: Do not use during pregnancy or lactation.
Drug Interactions: Do not combine with anticoagulants,
antiplatelet drugs, sedatives, blood pressure drugs or mental health
drugs.

Tinctures: Tinctures are alcohol extracts of herbs. They act a little more quickly in the body and are very portable. Tinctures can be taken alone or mixed with a little juice or water.

Recommended Servings for Humans

For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.

Tinctures for Adults: 1/4 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily.

DO NOT use herbs on children without consulting a physician.

*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.

None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.