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Yarrow
Family:
Compositae |
Latin Name:
Achillea millefolium |
Description
Yarrow has low growing leaves with straight flower stalks, and a height of up to 3 feet and a width of up to 1 foot. The flowers are tight groups of tiny, 1/4-inch white flowers, clustered in 3-inch umbels on stiff, upright stems.
Common Uses
Due to the flavonoids they contain, yarrow flowers encourage circulation, lower blood pressure, and help stop bleeding anywhere in the body. It also helps relieve urinary tract infections and stones.
History
Yarrow is one of a handful of plants called "allheal" in the English herbal tradition. In America, it is the "life medicine" and general panacea of the Navajos.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Blood Toner®, FML™ (Female Tea), FRD™ (Fluoride Tea), Heart Support (formerly Heart Toner Blend), Moisturizer, Honey & Calendula, Moisturizer, Olive & Aloe, Moisturizer, Olive & Aloe, Olive Leaf, Polarity Balancer®, Pro Aura™ (formerly Bio Pep™), Sunscreen, 30 SPF, Organic Lavender, TRD™ (Tired Blood Tea), Wanita’s Sunwheel Tea, Women's Gold®, X-40®, Yarrow Flowers, Cert. Organic
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