How to take yarrow and prepare a remedy
Yarrow is one of the many medicinal plants that can often be found not only in nature, but also in garden beds. Many mercilessly pluck it along with other weeds. But adherents of traditional medicine will never throw away the fragrant herb. Even in ancient times, it was known for its hemostatic properties. And yarrow will also help with problems with the stomach, kidneys, skin diseases. Depending on which part of the plant is used and in what form, the ways of taking yarrow are also different.
Talk to your doctor before using alternative medicine. Herbs are not always a panacea. With uncontrolled intake or the presence of certain diseases, they can only aggravate the state of health.
How to take yarrow as a decoction
- Boil 1 tbsp. water, add a teaspoon of fresh or dried leaves. Screw on the fire and simmer for ten minutes. Drink 150 ml per day, divided into three doses in equal portions.
- Pour two tablespoons of flowers into a half-liter jar, pour boiling water. Proceed for the same amount of time as the leaves.
Decoctions of yarrow flowers are good for skin diseases. They wipe the face or wash with acne.
Deciduous broth is taken orally and helps with:
- bleeding;
- hemorrhoids;
- edema;
- gastritis;
- diseases of the urinary and kidney;
- gynecological inflammatory diseases;
- neurological problems.
Features of the preparation and intake of fresh yarrow juice
The raw materials for the juice are harvested in the summer, when there are a lot of leaves. They are crushed and all the liquid is squeezed out of the gruel through gauze. The daily dose of juice is 3 tbsp. l., divided into three doses.
Since yarrow juice has a characteristic bitterness, before drinking it, add honey.
Fresh juice is a good prophylactic against gallstones and kidney stones. It also helps to get rid of anemia and cough and stops any bleeding well.
How to prepare and drink yarrow infusion?
The infusion is usually made in winter, when it is not possible to use fresh leaves. To do this, a glass of boiling water is poured into a thermos and dried yarrow is poured (two pinches). Insist for at least an hour. Drink 75 ml before breakfast, lunch and dinner. The infusion relieves intestinal cramps and sore throat, normalizes stool. You can also rinse your hair with it after washing against hair loss.
The finished infusion must be placed in a cold place. The maximum shelf life is 2 days, then you need to make a new one.
Alcohol tincture of yarrow: how to make and when to drink
Unlike infusion, alcoholic tincture can be stored for a long time. She treats any wounds for disinfection and healing.Also, the tool is used in the complex treatment of kidney, urinary, and liver problems. It is prepared simply: 8 tbsp is poured into 200 ml of alcohol. l. leaves and kept in the dark for a week. Drink 20 drops before meals in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening.
The tincture can be made with vodka.
How to make yarrow ointment?
With hematomas and bruises, an ointment helps to rub the sore spot. For its preparation, crushed leaves and inflorescences are mixed with melted bacon and allowed to harden. In winter, such an ointment can be made from an alcoholic infusion by mixing it with petroleum jelly in a 1: 4 ratio.