Yarrow 4:1

History:

Yarrow is a hardy, herbaceous, creeping perennial that grows everywhere - in grass meadows, pastures and by roadsides - in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, thriving in well-drained soil in full sun and growing to a height of three feet. One of the plant's common names, "Milfoil," refers to its "thousand leaves," which grow alternately on an erect central stem that bears white or pink flower heads with yellow centers. Yarrow is an extremely potent plant; one small leaf will speed up the decomposition of a wheelbarrow-full of raw compost, and Yarrow's root secretions will frequently activate the disease-resistance of nearby plants in a garden. Moreover, it is said to intensify the therapeutic actions of other herbs. As a garden plant, Yarrow is known to attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs; and the leaves, stems and flowers are used in herbal medicine as an aromatic, cooling, bitter astringent herb with powerful healing qualities. Since the dawn of man, Yarrow appears to have been used as a healing herb. An archæological excavation unearthed a forty- to sixty-thousand-year-old Neanderthal, who carried Yarrow, as well as other herbs, proving its historical value. Yarrow has long been associated with divination and clairvoyance and was considered "sacred" to the Druids, who used the stems to foretell the weather, and in China, the dried stems were employed to see into the future and acquire wisdom. Legend also claims that Yarrow grows on the grave of the wise Confucius. It was even thought to be associated with evil and earned further common names, such as Devil's Plaything and Bad Man's Plaything, among others, and was used in casting spells and as a mild sedative. Historically, Yarrow was employed mainly for flow of blood and for wounds. The botanical genus, Achillea, refers to the Greek legend of Achilles, who used Yarrow in an ointment during the Trojan War to stop the flow of blood in the wounds of his soldiers. (It is a wonder that Achilles ever had a vulnerable heel at all, while using Yarrow!)  For centuries, Yarrow has been carried in battle because of its magical, as well as therapeutic properties. In 1653, the great English herbalist and physician, Nicholas Culpeper, recommended Yarrow as a "profitable herb in cramps and pain." In North America, Native American warriors, including the Utes, used Yarrow for cuts and wounds, and the Zunis used it for burns. The Navajo tribes considered it "life medicine," and chewed it for toothaches and poured an infusion into ears for ache. Several tribes of the Plains region of the United States also valued Yarrow as a medicine: The Pawnees used the stalk for pain; the Chippewas used the leaves for the head by inhaling it in a steam; and finally, the Cherokees drank Yarrow tea for sleep. Nineteenth-century Shakers, a religious sect, employed Yarrow for many health issues, from healthy blood flow to digestive health. Yarrow was included in the United States Pharmacopœia from 1863 to 1882 as a tonic stimulant and as a means to regulate menstrual blood. Traditional herbalists in Europe, China and India have used Yarrow for healthy blood support and wounds, as well as intestinal and female reproductive health; and today, it is mainly used for its positive support for the circulatory, digestive and urinary systems. Some of the constituents (over forty have been isolated) in Yarrow include essential oils (including the anti-inflammatory, azulene), achilleic, formic and salicylic acids, resin, astringent tannin, gum, sterols, flavonoids, "bitters," coumarins, nitrates, phosphates, potash and lime chlorides, and vitamins A, C, E, F and K.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant or nursing women should not use Yarrow Herbal Supplement, as it is a uterine stimulant, nor should women with heavy periods or pelvic inflammatory disease. Continued or long-term use of Yarrow may cause skin irritation and/or allergic reactions. If so, discontinue its use. Those who suffer from allergies to members of the daisy (Compositae) family (ragweed, asters, sunflowers, etc.) should consult a doctor before using this product. Yarrow may produce photosensitivity. If using Yarrow as a wound healer to treat open wounds, be sure to clean the affected area first, as the herb can stop blood flow so quickly that it may seal in dirt or other contaminants. People with gallstones should avoid its use. Yarrow may cause severe allergic skin rashes when applied topically.

Capsule Information:
Our Yarrow 4:1 supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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