{ "id":390400283, "title":"Yarrow","handle":"yarrow", "description":"\u003cb\u003eYARROW - Achillea millefolium - (Ahillea) - Asteraceae family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Names: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eband man’s plaything, bloodwort, devil’s nettle, milfoil, old man’s pepper, soldier’s wound wort, thousand weed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is an ancient herb native to Europe. Achilles is said to have used yarrow in the battle wounds of his soldiers to stop the bleeding. It was much esteemed as a wound herb, and the Old English name for it was soldier's wound wort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYarrow appears to have been used as a healing agent virtually since the dawn of the human race.  Excavation of a 40,000- to 60,000-year-old Neanderthal grave yielded yarrow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune system:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best herbs to break a fever.  If given at first sign of fever, helps shorten the duration of the sickness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUrinary system: Heals mucous membranes of urinary tract. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helpful for all digestive problems, nausea, stomach upsets, strengthens liver and gallbladder, promotes bile production. Cold infusion works more to stimulate stomach, digestion, and kidneys. Yarrow is an anti-inflammatory herb useful in the treatment of diarrhea, flatulence, gastrointestinal inflammation, and stomach cramps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegumentary system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm or hot infusion works to open up the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relieves menstrual cramps and helps control excessive bleeding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardiovascular system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regulates the blood; called “the master of the blood” in western herbal tradition as it helps break up old bruises and stops fresh bleeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternal use: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInfused in olive oil it can be made into a salve to stop bleeding,  hemorrhoids. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYarrow is a soft herb similar to tarragon; they can be substituted for each other. Combines well with chervil or parsley. Yarrow makes a great aromatic oil for vinaigrettes. Nice in desserts since it’s naturally sweet, especially those that use cream. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitter, pungent. Aromatic. Cooling, drying\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiaphoretic, urinary antiseptic, stymic, liver tonic, mild diuretic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYarrow should not be taken by pregnant women as it might cause miscarriage. People who are allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and other plants in the Asterceae\/Compositae family should avoid yarrow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFlu tea: yarrow, peppermint, linden flower. For chest colds and head colds, combine with echinacea, linden, licorice, and rose hips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T18:10:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T18:10:55", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":[], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":500, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914745527,37445333516], "variants":[{"id":914745527,"title":"40g","option1":"40g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943764079","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22588467084,"product_id":390400283,"position":2,"created_at":"2017-02-23T12:48:06-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:59:23-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_yarrow.jpg?v=1611262763","variant_ids":[914745527]},"available":true,"name":"Yarrow - 40g","public_title":"40g","options":["40g"],"price":500,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":66,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943764079","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8948875343,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_yarrow.jpg?v=1611262763"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":37445333516,"title":"0.1oz","option1":"0.1oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943764080b","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":16120106614863,"product_id":390400283,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-01-21T15:59:21-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:59:23-05:00","alt":null,"width":3000,"height":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Yarrow2a.jpg?v=1611262763","variant_ids":[37445333516]},"available":true,"name":"Yarrow - 0.1oz","public_title":"0.1oz","options":["0.1oz"],"price":100,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":14,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943764079","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8294175703119,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Yarrow2a.jpg?v=1611262763"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Yarrow2a.jpg?v=1611262763","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_yarrow.jpg?v=1611262763","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_yarrow1.jpg?v=1611262763"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Yarrow2a.jpg?v=1611262763", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/yarrow"}