Yarrow Reduce Bleeding, Building Immune System

Commonly known as achillea, yarrow, bloodwort, carpenter's weed, devil's nettle, nosebleed, old man's pepper, staunch weed, thousand-leaf, and woundwort (among other names).

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America. Wikipedia

Identify: 

 Flower heads are arranged in large, compact clusters at the top of the stem, each cluster consisting of 1 or more flower heads. The flower head has 20-25 yellowish-white (rarely pink) ray flowers and similarly colored disk flowers,  divided into smaller leaflets, giving them a delicate, fernlike, lacy appearance.

Medical Uses:

Yarrow leaves have been used for tea, and young leaves and flowers have been used in salads. Infusions of yarrow have served as cosmetic cleansers and medicines.

Yarrow has been used to induce sweating and to stop wound bleeding. It also has been reported to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding and pain. It has been used to relieve GI ailments, for cerebral and coronary thromboses, to lower high blood pressure, to improve circulation, and to tone varicose veins. 

It has antimicrobial actions, is a natural source for food flavoring, and is used in alcoholic beverages and bitters. 

•Helps fight bacteria and viruses — Drinking a tea made from yarrow, elderflower, linden, boneset, peppermint, and ginger can promote sweating and help eradicate flu-causing viruses from your body.

•Promotes digestion and detoxification — Yarrow's bitter components and fatty acids encourage proper bile secretion from the gallbladder, which can then improve digestion and keep gallstones from forming.

•Helps relieve cramps and menstrual pain — Yarrow can also help regulate menstrual periods, particularly controlling heavy flow.

•May be effective against skin conditions, such as eczema — Not only can it help stop wounds from bleeding, but it can be used as first aid for ulcers.

•Helps stop nosebleeds — Applying dried or powdered yarrow leaves inside nostrils may help stop the bleeding.

•Relieves pain from arthritis and rheumatism — It has anti-inflammatory properties that may alleviate pain brought on by these conditions.

•Helps relieve hemorrhoids — Drinking yarrow tea or tincture or placing a yarrow poultice or compress over the affected area may soothe this health problem.

In a 2017 study on achillea asiatica extract, researchers concluded that the herb was effective at improving skin wounds in rats through multiple effects at the cellular level.

A 2017 study out of Iran supports the use of achillea millefolium in neurodegenerative disease, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and epilepsy. This conclusion is based on findings in animal studies.

The 2017 review and other studies support yarrow's effectiveness for:

• Immune-system support
• Regulating blood sugar in diabetes
• Protecting the liver and gallbladder: In combination with other herbs, yarrow is used for bloating, intestinal gas (flatulence), mild gastrointestinal (GI) cramping, and other GI complaints.
• Stimulating menstruation: Yarrow is used for fever, common cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal (GI) tract discomfort, and to induce sweating.
• Helping with sleep
• Treating hemorrhoids / Yarrow is applied to the skin to stop bleeding from hemorrhoids; for wounds; and as a sitz bath for painful, lower pelvic, cramp-like conditions in women.
• Alleviating hay fever: Yarrow is used for fever, common cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal (GI) tract discomfort, and to induce sweating.
• Speeding elimination of urine
• Anxiety: A 2015 review of the anti-anxiety properties of essential oils found that two varieties of yarrow—achillea umbellate and achillea wilhemsii—did appear to help lessen anxiety. 
• Tooth Pain: Some people chew the fresh leaves to relieve toothache.

Side Effects:

Yarrow is generally considered safe to use medicinally. Possible side effects may include:

• Drowsiness
• Increased urination
• Skin irritation when used topically (such as for wound healing)
• Slowed Blood Clotting

Yarrow may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should also refrain from using yarrow, as this herb may induce a miscarriage and may have unknown effects on an unborn child.

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Brain Power and Pain Reliever Rosemary Herbal Remedy

Rosemary  

Rosemary can be found in more kitchens. It is a kitchen spice for cooking and an exciting herbal remedy. It is much more than a seasoning, and a great fragrant. 

In ancient Greece and Rome, Rosemary was thought to strengthen memory, The Greeks use of Rosemary lead to modern-day studies where it was found that there is a lot of truth in the use for the mind. It has been learned that inhaling rosemary oil helps prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a brain chemical important for thinking, concentration, and memory.  Other studies are showing great signs that breathing rosemary may improve brain function in older adults with dementia, including those with Alzheimer’s disease.

Have you heard of male pattern baldness?  Well, it also happens to women and it is hard to stop. Rosemary oil treats androgenetic alopecia by preventing a byproduct of testosterone from attacking your hair follicles, which is the cause of this condition.  In addition to helping with skin, hair, Rosemary us also for treating circulation problems, toothache, gum disease (gingivitis), a skin condition called eczema, muscle pain, pain along the sciatic nerve, and chest wall pain. It is also used for wound healing, in bath therapy (balneotherapy), and as an insect repellent.

Odd how we love the smell but bugs hate it.  There is a product called  EcoTrol made from Rosemary.  EcoTrol was sprayed on greenhouse tomato plants, it reduced the population of two-spotted spider mites by 52% without harming the plants.

Relax, this is the chicken soup of herb smells. When 22 young adults sniffed rosemary oil for 5 minutes, their saliva had 23% lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol compared to those who smelled a non-aromatic compound.

Do your fingers and toes get cold? You may have Raynaud’s disease, This is a condition where blood vessels restrict and your circulation causes a cold feeling. Rosemary oil may help by expanding your blood vessels, thereby warming your blood so that it reaches your fingers and toes. 

Rosemary helps boost concentration and memory retention. It eases stress levels and improves hair growth. It also treats muscle aches and pains relieve gastrointestinal issues, prevents cancer cells from replicating treats gout, reduces high blood pressure, fights against eczema, and soothes toothaches.

Rosemary is used for digestion problems, including heartburn, intestinal gas (flatulence), and loss of appetite. 

It is also used for liver and gallbladder complaints, gout, cough, headache, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, stress, depression, improving memory in healthy adults, reducing age-related memory loss, improving energy and mental tiredness, opioid withdrawal symptoms, sunburn protection, and diabetic kidney disease.

Brain Power and Pain Reliever Rosemary Herbal Remedy
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More to Mint Than the Smell. Huge Herbal Remedies

Mint

Everyone loves Mint, they use the flavor in teas, gum, candy, in fragrances for the air, skin, creams and more. It makes a great essential oil for medical benefits. People use this in drinks, and digest it because it feels good and makes you feel better

Mint helps with digestion, headaches, nausea.  I like to breathe it because it helps with the sinus, nasal congestion, asthma, coughing. Because it helps with digestion it is used for IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome.   Remember I said it makes you feel better, in fact, Mint fights against depression and fatigue, aids in memory loss.  Mint can increase brain activity and memory.  Mint helps prevent cancer and helps with vision health. 

One study including 144 young adults demonstrated that smelling the aroma of peppermint oil for five minutes prior to testing produced significant improvements in memory. Another study found that smelling these oils while driving increased alertness and decreased levels of frustration, anxiety, and fatigue.

I add a couple of drops in my CPAP so I can inhale it all night as a decongestant. 

Mint can be taken internally or externally as a rub, oil, or salve, Helps soothe sore muscles and skin disorders. Mint gets rid of pimples, helps nursing mothers with nipple cracks and pain from breastfeeding.  Mint offers a healthy dose of vitamin A which is great for vision.

Milk Thistle is Not Just a Weed, Helps with Blood, Infections and More

Milk Thistle


Milk thistle has traditional medicine that has been used over the centuries. Mile Thistle goes by many names including Artichaut Sauvage, Cardo Lechoso, Cardui Mariae, Carduus marianus, Chardon Argenté, Chardon de Marie, Épine Blanche, Holy Thistle, Lady's Thistle, Lait de Notre-Dame, Legalon, Marian Thistle, Mariendistel, Mary Thistle, Shui Fei Ji, Silibinin, Silybe de Marie, Silybum, Silymarin, and other names.

A bit unique this herb offers support for the kidney, gallbladder and liver health.  A real blood cleanser  Milk Thistle offers anti-cancer properties.  It is a good cleanser, helps with bloating and indigestion. This is one the men will want to try as it helps with ED and High Blood pressure. 

Milk thistle helps with blood in other ways also, it regulates blood sugar, strengthens the heart, cleans plaque.  Since it is cleaning the blood it helps with memory, brain function.  The power of free radicals helps with skin disorders, sunburns, sun damage, and aging. Supports vision, and eye health

Drive Bugs Crazy and Relax Us to a Deep Sleep

Lavender

The Smell helps to relax humans and bugs and animals do not like it.  Great to use in the house to help keep bugs away. The herbal remedies for Lavender are huge. 

* Stress & Anxiety, Depression, 
* Restless Sleep, Apnea, Insomnia
* Sore aching muscles
* Inflammation Wounds, antibacterial, antifungal
* Digestion, Bloating, Nausea, 
* Circulation, Heart Disease
* Skin, Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, sunburns, diaper rash
* Helps keep hair healthy, Alopecia aerate

Used in Soaps, Fragrances, Cleaners, Perfumes, Deodorants. 

Growing Lavender: Best to plant in the fall for the next year,  but any time for March to Oct is fine as long as it is not too hot and dry out. It does not like a lot of water and needs 6 hours of sunline a day at least.