Common yarrow a hardy perennial and native to Europe, grows as a rampant weed in fields and hedgerows, where it can vary from a low, creeping form to a tough plant up to 24 inches high. It has flat heads of minute five-petaled white flowers. A. mi...
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Description
Common yarrow a hardy perennial and native to Europe, grows as a rampant weed in fields and hedgerows, where it can vary from a low, creeping form to a tough plant up to 24 inches high. It has flat heads of minute five-petaled white flowers. A. millefolium v. rosea and A. filipendulina respectively have pink-cream or bright yellow flowers.
History
The plant's generic name is believed to derive from the Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have used it to heal his soldiers' wounds during the Trojan War. Accordingly, it has been called herba militaris, the military herb, knight's milfoil, bloodwort, and staunchweed.
Characteristics
The leaves are about 4 inches long, dark green, downy and feathery, and the stems are pale green, rough, and angular. The plant flowers from early summer to late autumn.
Growing Tips
The plant thrives in full sun but will tolerate shade. It is easily grown in any type of soil, even in poor soil, and is increased by dividing the roots.
How to Use
Fresh leaves may be used in salads. They have a slightly pungent taste and are very aromatic.
The leaves and pounded flowers are frequently used in healing infusions and cleansers, particularly for problem skins. Combined with other herbs it is a valuable addition for problem skin. Combined with other herbs it is a valuable addition to steam treatments and face packs for deep cleansing and a valuable scalp treatment for itchy and oily hair.
Medicinally, the dried aerial parts of the plant are used, including the flowers. Yarrow is a good antiseptic for urinary infections and can be helpful in cases of diarrhoea. The herb can also stimulate the appetite.
Yarrow is the most efficient healing herb for oily and problem skins. It has both drawing and astringent properties and is most frequently used in poultices and steamers and in conjunction with those herbs which will best deep cleanse skins prone to acne and enlarged pores: comfrey; dandelion, catmint; sage; tansy and feverfew. Yarrow infusion, or the juice extracted from the leaves, will reduce dilated facial veins.
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Directions
Apply Bianca Rosa cream morning and evenings, or as directed by a health care practitioner. On a moist cotton wool pad or with the fingertips, apply to the desired area of the body. Massage onto thoroughly cleansed skin with a gentle circular motion.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose. If irritation or redness occurs, discontinue use immediately.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
