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Herb: Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Herb: Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Achillea millefolium, or Yarrow by its common name, is one of the more versatile herbs one can use.

…I have often used achillea in my formulation for women with restlessness, pelvic pain and heavy periods. But, recently, as I was re-reading about this amazing herb I was also reminded of its importance within cold and flu support!..

Q&A: The Flu. Allowing The Fever.

Q&A: The Flu. Allowing The Fever.

"The body is innately wise and does a wonderful job at fighting off foreign invaders. When we become infected with the flu or a cold the body’s first response is to alter homeostasis as the virus or bacteria will thrive in our normal conditions. The body will create a fever to help destroy, slow down replication, or even kill off the invader..."