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What does it help with
- Stopping minor bleeding, healing ran
- Fever reduction
- Digestive problems, gallbladder
- Mucous membrane inflammation and gynecological problems
Active compounds
Essential oils (azulene, camphor, borneol), achillein, flavonoids, bitter compounds.
Azulene has anti-inflammatory effects. Achillein supports blood clotting. Bitter compounds stimulate the gallbladder.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – September
Plant partsflowering herb (upper 20 cm)
Dryingbunches, tma, 40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaBathCompressTinctureFresh juice
Pro tip: A crushed fresh leaf applied to a wound immediately reduces bleeding — soldiers used to carry it in the field.
Recipes
1 Tea for digestion ▾
2 teaspoons herb pour 250 ml water, steep 8 minutes. Drink after meals 2–3× a day.
2 Compress for wounds ▾
Strong decoction (3 tbsp/300 ml), cover wound with soaked gauze 15–20 min.
3 Tea for fever ▾
Mix yarrow, linden and elder flowers. Pour 400 ml water, steep 10 min. Drink warm.
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