Millefolium is an
herbal plant with great medicinal value. It is usually found in warm and sunny places such as green meadows and mountainous slopes.
Millefolium is also known as yarrow. The plant structure consists of white hairy stem that bears flowers during the months of June to September. The parts of the plant that includes flowers, stems and leaves are used for preparing various medicinal potions.
Yarrow has been known to treat the wounds of European soldiers; the ancient folk used this herb for curing many human bodily disorders. Clinical studies suggest that
yarrow could be used for treating numerous human ailments such as indigestion, poor appetite, menstrual disorders, stomach cramps, infections, liver ailments, high fever and intensive bleeding.
This curative plant is available in many medical stores or herbal centers in the following forms:
• Fresh herb or as a dried powder
• Tabular or capsules
• Liquid supplements
• Tincture mixtures
An adult may take dried
yarrow mixed in tea or water or in capsular form 2 to 3 times a day. Children may be given 1/3rd of the adult dosage or as per their weight. Although the use of herbs for curative purposes is an ancient practice, many herbal concoctions may have irritant substances that may give some side effects, especially when they interact with other medical supplements or herbal varieties. Therefore it is always advisable to take
Millefolium or such herbs under a botanical expert or medical physician.
