Αχιλλέα (Αγριαψιθιά, Χιλιόφυλλο, Σεμεσάντα, Μυριόφυλλο, Achillea millefolium)

Achillea, the thousand-leafed plant, is a flower that grows all over the world, but is more common in southern Europe. It is an herb with ancient utility and a rich history. It has long been used as a bitter tonic and powerful tonic, and is included in many alcoholic tonic recipes. Also known for its powerful healing actions, mythology honored the herb achilles, as it was given by the Centaur Chiron to Achilles to heal the wounded Myrmidons during the Trojan War.

For the most part, achillea is used to neutralize the symptoms of the flu, the common cold, and the fever that accompanies these illnesses. It is considered a powerful diaphoretic, whenever the achillea drink helps to induce sweat and bring down fever. The powerful phytochemical components of the herb lower blood pressure and promote good blood function. Also, yarrow is used as a hemostatic and helps with hemorrhoids, menstrual bleeding and other bleeding conditions.

To make an achillea tea, put a teaspoon of the herb in a glass of hot water and leave it for 10-20 minutes for the extraction to take place. We drink 2-3 times a day. Because achillea is a very active herb, we should not overuse the herb, whenever a month of use is sufficient.

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