Description

Yarrow

(Achillea millefolium) – loose herb, herbal tea

Perhaps few people know that yarrow contains plant oestrogen, an essential companion for women during adolescence and menopause.

Excellent for stomach and intestinal disorders, urinary cramps, and respiratory diseases, it is an old, proven healer of bleeding in the lungs, rectum, uterus, bladder and nose.

Traditional therapeutic use

Internally

• Appetite-suppressant.
• Diuretic.
• Expectorant.
• Antihistamine and asthma treatments, especially in children.
• Clotting agent and wound healing.
• Digestion (relieves intestinal cramps), metabolic and gastrointestinal soother.
• Mild laxative.
• Antirheumatic and antisclerotic effects, therefore a good treatment for Multiple sclerosis (MS).
• Balances the blood pressure.
• Oestrogen enhancer.
• Premenstrual regulator – yarrow is an ingredient of a treatment herbal tea mix for this condition – contact us for a personalised consultation.
• Prostate reduction and treatment (works alongside medical drugs).
• Women wanting a pregnancy should drink an infusion (check with a doctor first).
• A mild form of gum disease (gingivitis).
• Swelling (inflammation) of the tonsils (tonsillitis).
• Fever.
• Common cold.
• Diarrhoea.
• Antispasmodic.
• Anti-flatulence.
• Bloating.
• Gas.
• Toothache.

Preparation of tea

Boil a cup (250ml) of water and pour over 1 tablespoon of the herb, leave to steep with a lid* for 15 minutes, strain, and without sweetening, drink twice a day 20-30 minutes before meals.
* The lid ensures that none of the goodness of the tea is lost through evaporation.

N.B. You should not use metal implements when handling and preparing (brewing, stepping and drinking) herbal teas – this includes spoons, mugs and filters. This does not apply to heating the water (and excludes boiling the roots in the water). Wooden spoon accessories are available in our shop.

Ingredients:

Yarrow

Possible side effects

Can stain urine dark brown, so do not be afraid.

It may cause diarrhoea in very sensitive individuals. But such a case is rare, but in these cases do not increase the dose.

Not recommended for women who take contraceptive pills are used, especially for those who know that they are prone to malignancies.

Yarrow may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.

Yarrow might slow blood clotting. In theory, taking Yarrow might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.

T’n’T Teas is a company run by qualified herbalists and natural therapists using traditional remedies that have been handed down through the generations. We source these ingredients and information from Hortus Medicus International Ltd. Check out their website for more information.

This offer is for a single herb ingredient, but contact us for a personalised consultation for herbal ingredient mixes that are tailored to your requirements.