Tea from the Garden: 8 Herbs to Enhance Your Favorite Beverage

Yarrow
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow is a well-known diaphoretic herb historically used to reduce fever and treat colds, fl u, and upper-respiratory infections. It acts as a strong antiseptic for the urinary system and will clear both toxins and heat from the body through the urine. The action of dilating the peripheral blood vessels may help to lower blood pressure and is often used to regulate the circulatory system and move blood. With its bitter properties, it stimulates the flow of bile, strengthens the digestive processes, and can be used for lack of appetite or convalescence. A strong anti-inflammatory, it is often included in formulas for arthritis, rheumatic conditions, and soft tissue injury. Yarrow is a strong curative plant and helps to stop bleeding, alleviate pain, and speed healing. Without much flavor but with a wide range of health benefits, yarrow is easily added to blends. Harvest the flowering stalks when the little white blooms are at their peak, along with four to five leaves on the stalk. Hang to dry.

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