Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium)
The legend says that the healing experienced centaur, Chiron familiarized Achilleus with wound healing Yarrow. Hence the name. Only the white-flowered yarrow species have curative effect.
Active ingredients: volatile oil, composed of pinene, cineol, sesquiterpene derivatives (allergenic) flavonoids, salicylic acid.
The yarrow has local anti-inflammatory, wound healing, epithelizing, antiseptic effect and improves the resistance ability. It is used to slowly healing wounds, ulcers, eczema, gum and eye inflammation. Excellent rinsing and fomenting agent used against menstrual disorders.
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