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 ====Constitution==== ====Constitution====
-Yarrow can be perceived as having a a slightly warmer and dryer constitution more suitable for those with a more damp and cool constitution.  (Whelan, 2024).+Yarrow can be perceived as having a a slightly warmer and dryer constitution more suitable for those with a more damp and cool constitution.  ((Whelan, 2024)).
  
 ====Active composition==== ====Active composition====
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 **Potassium** - Linked in with cellular electrolyte balance, also really important for cardiac and vascular health **Potassium** - Linked in with cellular electrolyte balance, also really important for cardiac and vascular health
-(Braun and Cohen, 2015; Fisher, 2009).+((Braun and Cohen, 2015; Fisher, 2009)).
  
 ====Actions:==== ====Actions:====
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 ====Historical Use:==== ====Historical Use:====
-Yarrow has been used for thousands of years. There are reports of Yarrow being found in the graves of both Neanderthal and early humans, In a cave in Shanidar, Iraq the pollen of Yarrow was found in 75 000year old Neanderthal graves. Pollen was sparse in soil samples with the cave but around the body 28 types of pollen were found,over these 7 types of pollen were found in clusters, suggesting flowers. Yarrow was one of the clustered group of herbs, the others also being medicinal herbs. This has lead researchers to question whether the Neanderthal used medicinal plants in the burial rites as possibly some form of sacred herb. (Somner, 1999).+Yarrow has been used for thousands of years. There are reports of Yarrow being found in the graves of both Neanderthal and early humans, In a cave in Shanidar, Iraq the pollen of Yarrow was found in 75 000year old Neanderthal graves. Pollen was sparse in soil samples with the cave but around the body 28 types of pollen were found,over these 7 types of pollen were found in clusters, suggesting flowers. Yarrow was one of the clustered group of herbs, the others also being medicinal herbs. This has lead researchers to question whether the Neanderthal used medicinal plants in the burial rites as possibly some form of sacred herb. ((Somner, 1999)).
  
 Folk law reputes the druids used Yarrow stalks to do fortune and weather rituals, T=this is hard to ascertain as the druids were renown for having an oral history.  It seems Yarrow stalks had a role in a number of cultures. In Europe during the Medieval period Yarrow stalks were used as a form of spirit invocation and banishment. Whilst in China Yarrow stalks were said to be the most accurate for predicting the divine messages of the I Ching or Yi Jing.  Folk law reputes the druids used Yarrow stalks to do fortune and weather rituals, T=this is hard to ascertain as the druids were renown for having an oral history.  It seems Yarrow stalks had a role in a number of cultures. In Europe during the Medieval period Yarrow stalks were used as a form of spirit invocation and banishment. Whilst in China Yarrow stalks were said to be the most accurate for predicting the divine messages of the I Ching or Yi Jing. 
  
-The name botanical name of Yarrow //Achillea millefolium// tells part of the story of yarrow. Achillea is linked to Achilles the hero of the Trojan war.  Pliny the Elder attributed Yarrow’s wound healing qualities to have been discovered by Achilles, notably cloth of gold https://herbs.org.nz/herbs/yarrow/. Whereas Homer reported Achilles was taught by the great healer and Centaur Chiron, A number of stories report that Achilles used Yarrow to heal his soldiers wounds following battle. Hence Leong, M. (2023) why Yarrow is also known as Soldiers’ woundwort and Allheal. A more mythological account states Yarrow sprang from gordaldo metal shards of Achiles spear, he then used these to cure Telephus’s wounds. One Greek myth spoke of Achilles using a Yarrow tincture to protect him from arrow strikes. Apparently he used the tincture to paint his whole body, except that of his heels and tendons. Another story tells of Achilles acknowledging the lack of Yarrow available to him when he received his mortal wound. There are other stories that report other herbs uses however the fact Yarrow has such historic doctrine indicates the knowledge and respect of this herbs and it’s healing qualities. +The name botanical name of Yarrow //Achillea millefolium// tells part of the story of yarrow. Achillea is linked to Achilles the hero of the Trojan war.  Pliny the Elder attributed Yarrow’s wound healing qualities to have been discovered by Achilles, notably cloth of gold ((https://herbs.org.nz/herbs/yarrow/)). Whereas Homer reported Achilles was taught by the great healer and Centaur Chiron, A number of stories report that Achilles used Yarrow to heal his soldiers wounds following battle. Hence Leong, M. ((2023)) why Yarrow is also known as Soldiers’ woundwort and Allheal. A more mythological account states Yarrow sprang from gordaldo metal shards of Achiles spear, he then used these to cure Telephus’s wounds. One Greek myth spoke of Achilles using a Yarrow tincture to protect him from arrow strikes. Apparently he used the tincture to paint his whole body, except that of his heels and tendons. Another story tells of Achilles acknowledging the lack of Yarrow available to him when he received his mortal wound. There are other stories that report other herbs uses however the fact Yarrow has such historic doctrine indicates the knowledge and respect of this herbs and it’s healing qualities. 
  
 There are historical reports Roman as well as the Greeks soldiers using Yarrow to treat their injuries and wounds. One of the qualities of Yarrow is that it is a styptic, means it stops bleeding through it’s astringent nature, use of ointments and poultices was applied to battle wounds.  There are historical reports Roman as well as the Greeks soldiers using Yarrow to treat their injuries and wounds. One of the qualities of Yarrow is that it is a styptic, means it stops bleeding through it’s astringent nature, use of ointments and poultices was applied to battle wounds. 
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 From a military perspective the plant represents bravery, particularly through war, this is acknowledge in the number of military names Yarrow has – Knight’s milfoil, Military herb and Soldiers’ woundwort. It is thought that soldiers / warriors wearing a sprig of yarrow gave them courage and protection, as well as be of help their wounds.  From a military perspective the plant represents bravery, particularly through war, this is acknowledge in the number of military names Yarrow has – Knight’s milfoil, Military herb and Soldiers’ woundwort. It is thought that soldiers / warriors wearing a sprig of yarrow gave them courage and protection, as well as be of help their wounds. 
  
-Yarrow in America has been used in a variety of ways by the Indigenous people notably the Klallam and Nuu-chah-nukth tribes. A root decoction was made to treat coughs, colds and respiratory conditions. Whilst other tribes would use an infusion of the whole plant to treat colds and sore throats. Another remedy being to chew leaves and swallow the juice. It has also been used to treat digestive disorders, particularly nausea, vomitting, diarrhoea, stomacic tonic and a general treatment for gastrointestinal disorders. (Yaniv  and Bachrach, 2005).+Yarrow in America has been used in a variety of ways by the Indigenous people notably the Klallam and Nuu-chah-nukth tribes. A root decoction was made to treat coughs, colds and respiratory conditions. Whilst other tribes would use an infusion of the whole plant to treat colds and sore throats. Another remedy being to chew leaves and swallow the juice. It has also been used to treat digestive disorders, particularly nausea, vomitting, diarrhoea, stomacic tonic and a general treatment for gastrointestinal disorders. ((Yaniv  and Bachrach, 2005)).
  
 ====Medicinal Uses==== ====Medicinal Uses====
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 Musculoskeletal system – Rheumatism.  Musculoskeletal system – Rheumatism. 
  
-Nervous system – Yarrow is known to produce a more relaxed mood, helping ease communication and easing stress and anxiety. Yarrow is particularly helpful for empathetic and sensitive in manner. The effect of Yarrow has been likened to Diazepam (Valium) a Benzodiazepine, also making it helpful for supporting people reducing valium levels. (Price, 2020). High doses of Yarrow can cause perceptual changes and hallucinations in some people. +Nervous system – Yarrow is known to produce a more relaxed mood, helping ease communication and easing stress and anxiety. Yarrow is particularly helpful for empathetic and sensitive in manner. The effect of Yarrow has been likened to Diazepam (Valium) a Benzodiazepine, also making it helpful for supporting people reducing valium levels. ((Price, 2020)). High doses of Yarrow can cause perceptual changes and hallucinations in some people. 
  
 Reproductive system – Yarrow is a menstrual regulator so a useful herb to treat may women’s reproductive conditions. These include Amenorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea (especially chronic), Leucorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Menstrual cycle regulation, Pelvic atonia. Reproductive system – Yarrow is a menstrual regulator so a useful herb to treat may women’s reproductive conditions. These include Amenorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea (especially chronic), Leucorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Menstrual cycle regulation, Pelvic atonia.
  
-Urinary system – The antimicrobial properties and tissue healing making it a choice for treating cystitis and urethritis. (Braun and Cohen, 2015; Corbett 2019; Fisher, 2009).+Urinary system – The antimicrobial properties and tissue healing making it a choice for treating cystitis and urethritis. ((Braun and Cohen, 2015; Corbett 2019; Fisher, 2009)).
  
 ====Adverse Conditions==== ====Adverse Conditions====
 This plant is known to cause contact dermatitis to people who are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family. A good indication that there is a sensitivity if near or handling the plant you start to sneeze – hence the name Sneezewort. Yarrow is used in cosemetics but only at a maximum of 2% content, that way the is a significantly decreased risk of irritation and inflammation and no phytotoxicity. This plant is known to cause contact dermatitis to people who are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family. A good indication that there is a sensitivity if near or handling the plant you start to sneeze – hence the name Sneezewort. Yarrow is used in cosemetics but only at a maximum of 2% content, that way the is a significantly decreased risk of irritation and inflammation and no phytotoxicity.
  
-A person who drank excessive amount experienced anticholinergic effects of burry vision, dry mouth, fatigue, and palipitation. (Dogan et al, 2013)+A person who drank excessive amount experienced anticholinergic effects of burry vision, dry mouth, fatigue, and palipitation. ((Dogan et al, 2013))
  
 Not recommended during pregnancy due to the Thujone content, impact of Yarrow on breastfeeding is unknown.  Not recommended during pregnancy due to the Thujone content, impact of Yarrow on breastfeeding is unknown. 
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 Lithium – Yarrow may increase the transition time to eliminate lithium in the body, this potentially is a serious condition,  due to the potential for Lithium toxicity which can damage the renal system, notably the kidneys Lithium – Yarrow may increase the transition time to eliminate lithium in the body, this potentially is a serious condition,  due to the potential for Lithium toxicity which can damage the renal system, notably the kidneys
 High doses of Thujone are toxic to the brain – Yarrow has minimal amounts of Thujone composition.  High doses of Thujone are toxic to the brain – Yarrow has minimal amounts of Thujone composition. 
-(Mount Sinai 2024).+((Mount Sinai 2024)).
  
 ====Methods of use and dosage==== ====Methods of use and dosage====
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 From a military perspective the plant represents bravery, particularly through war, this is acknowledge in the number of military names Yarrow has – Knight’s milfoil, Military herb and Soldiers’ woundwort. It is thought that soldiers / warriors wearing a sprig of yarrow gave them courage and protection, as well as be of help their wounds.  From a military perspective the plant represents bravery, particularly through war, this is acknowledge in the number of military names Yarrow has – Knight’s milfoil, Military herb and Soldiers’ woundwort. It is thought that soldiers / warriors wearing a sprig of yarrow gave them courage and protection, as well as be of help their wounds. 
  
-Yarrow in America has been used in a variety of ways by the Indigenous people notably the Klallam and Nuu-chah-nukth tribes. A root decoction was made to treat coughs, colds and respiratory conditions. Whilst other tribes would use an infusion of the whole plant to treat colds and sore throats. Another remedy being to chew leaves and swallow the juice. It has also been used to treat digestive disorders, particularly nausea, vomitting, diarrhoea, stomacic tonic and a general treatment for gastrointestinal disorders. (Yaniv  and Bachrach, 2005)+Yarrow in America has been used in a variety of ways by the Indigenous people notably the Klallam and Nuu-chah-nukth tribes. A root decoction was made to treat coughs, colds and respiratory conditions. Whilst other tribes would use an infusion of the whole plant to treat colds and sore throats. Another remedy being to chew leaves and swallow the juice. It has also been used to treat digestive disorders, particularly nausea, vomitting, diarrhoea, stomacic tonic and a general treatment for gastrointestinal disorders. ((Yaniv  and Bachrach, 2005))
  
 ====Medicinal Uses==== ====Medicinal Uses====
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 Reproductive system – Yarrow is a menstrual regulator so a useful herb to treat may women’s reproductive conditions. These include Amenorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea (especially chronic), Leucorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Menstrual cycle regulation, Pelvic atonia. Reproductive system – Yarrow is a menstrual regulator so a useful herb to treat may women’s reproductive conditions. These include Amenorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea (especially chronic), Leucorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Menstrual cycle regulation, Pelvic atonia.
  
-Urinary system – The antimicrobial properties and tissue healing making it a choice for treating cystitis and urethritis. (Braun and Cohen, 2015; Corbett 2019; Fisher, 2009).+Urinary system – The antimicrobial properties and tissue healing making it a choice for treating cystitis and urethritis. ((Braun and Cohen, 2015; Corbett 2019; Fisher, 2009)).
  
 ====Adverse Conditions==== ====Adverse Conditions====
 This plant is known to cause contact dermatitis to people who are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family. A good indication that there is a sensitivity if near or handling the plant you start to sneeze – hence the name Sneezewort. Yarrow is used in cosemetics but only at a maximum of 2% content, that way the is a significantly decreased risk of irritation and inflammation and no phytotoxicity. This plant is known to cause contact dermatitis to people who are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae family. A good indication that there is a sensitivity if near or handling the plant you start to sneeze – hence the name Sneezewort. Yarrow is used in cosemetics but only at a maximum of 2% content, that way the is a significantly decreased risk of irritation and inflammation and no phytotoxicity.
  
-A person who drank excessive amount experienced anticholinergic effects of burry vision, dry mouth, fatigue, and palipitation. (Dogan et al, 2013)+A person who drank excessive amount experienced anticholinergic effects of burry vision, dry mouth, fatigue, and palipitation. ((Dogan et al, 2013))
  
 Not recommended during pregnancy due to the Thujone content, impact of Yarrow on breastfeeding is unknow.  Not recommended during pregnancy due to the Thujone content, impact of Yarrow on breastfeeding is unknow. 
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 **Digestive Support Tea** **Digestive Support Tea**
 Equal parts Equal parts
-Yarrow //(Achillea millefolium)//+  * Yarrow //(Achillea millefolium)//
   * Calendula //(Calendula officinalis)//   * Calendula //(Calendula officinalis)//
   * Plantain //(Plantagi lanceolata)//   * Plantain //(Plantagi lanceolata)//

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