Most of the time we carelessly walk past plants and herbs that grow along the way.
But it's worth collecting a certain herb on your next walk.
Do you often have no appetite and gastrointestinal problems such as cramps?
Different causes can be behind it.
If the symptoms persist, you should consult a doctor.
But sometimes the right tea helps to bring the stomach and intestines back into harmony
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You can ask for a suitable product in the pharmacy or drugstore - or you can simply take a walk and pick your tea ingredients yourself!
It is not for nothing that the common yarrow is one of the medicinal herbs: It has been used for centuries against ailments such as cramps, digestive disorders * and for better wound healing.
The term “yarrow” probably goes back to the fact that sheep like to eat the aromatic herb.
It grows almost everywhere in Europe and North Asia and
blooms from June to October on the edge of fields and paths, in meadows and maybe even in your home garden?
Tip: Those who sow a herb lawn can harvest wild herbs such as lady's mantle, St. John's wort, ribwort and yarrow in the comfort of their own home.
Yarrow for cramps and indigestion
The ingredients in the medicinal herb are said to have a slightly anti-inflammatory effect, which makes them interesting for the treatment of wounds.
The essential oil of the yarrow is said to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
The antispasmodic effect of yarrow has also been used by people for centuries, as the pharmacies Umschau informs.
The herb is said to have a positive effect on digestion and alleviate gas and bloating
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In addition, active ingredients in the plant, which belongs to the composites, are supposed to stimulate the appetite and stimulate the bile activity.
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A hover fly clings to the yarrow flowers: the aromatic scent of the medicinal herb attracts many insects.
© Silas Stein / dpa
The most common form of administration is
yarrow tea
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You can easily make this yourself:
Cut the stalk about a hand's breadth above the ground with strong scissors.
Hang the yarrow in bunches upside down and let dry.
Use scissors to cut up the herb and flowers.
Store the dried yarrow pieces in a sealed jar.
Depending on the symptoms, three to four cups can be drunk between meals a day.
To do this, pour one to two teaspoons of yarrow herb with 150 milliliters of boiling water
and cover the tea for about ten minutes.
Then pour the yarrow tea through a sieve - if you have used a tea strainer, simply take it out of the cup.
(jg)
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