All about yarrow

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We will start with a word about Yarrow!

The essential oils of the Yarrow plant are also used to make herbal remedies. The oils are extracted from the Yarrow plant by steam distillation of the flowers. The essential oils of the plant are generally used as an anti-inflammatory or in chest rubs that can be applied when a person is suffering from a cold or influenza. Extracts from the Yarrow plant have also been used to make an effective mosquito repellent.

The flowers of the Yarrow plant can also be used to make herbal remedies. For instance, the flowers have been shown to be rich in chemicals that can be converted by steam into antiallergenic compounds. These chemicals can be used to treat various allergic problems, including mucus problems and hay fever. Traditional herbalists harvest the flower during the summer and fall.

There are many applications for the Yarrow plant. Its flowers can be used to infuse and drink as a hot tea that helps treat common ailments of the upper respiratory system, including excessive phlegm. The aerial parts of the Yarrow plant can also be used to reduce fevers when it is prepared in a hot tea. You can also use Yarrow in a chest rub to treat chest colds, influenza, or to relieve severe congestion.