Thanks to its diuretic and digestive properties, yarrow can help the body maintain a healthy body weight.
**How to use yarrow**
* **Infusion (tea)**: Pour a cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried flowers and steep for 10–15 minutes. Drink 2–3 times daily.
* **Tincture (tinctura)**: take 10–20 drops diluted in water, 2–3 times a day.
* **Compresses and baths**: Yarrow infusion can be used to wash wounds, acne-prone skin or for relaxing baths.
* **Ointments and oils**: available in pharmacies or for home preparation – effective for skin problems and joint pain.
**Precautions**
Despite its numerous benefits, yarrow is not suitable for everyone. It may cause allergic reactions in people allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family (e.g., chamomile, mugwort). It is not recommended for pregnant women, as it may stimulate uterine contractions.
Before using it for medicinal purposes, it is advisable to consult a doctor or phytotherapist, especially if you are taking medication or suffer from chronic diseases.
