I received an email from a guy a number of weeks ago recommending this weed to me. He expressed his thanks for creating my blog and wanting to help women around the world and that he had found this weed/herb, that claimed to be able to cure Endometriosis. To be honest, I kinda dismissed the email for a few weeks because I am dubious when someone claims that one thing, one product, one herb can cure Endometriosis.
Having had a little more time to read through the email again, I decided to research the plant a little further. What I found was really interesting. The plant is called Milfoil or Yarrow. (Yarrow Achillea Millefolium)
It is actually like a weed, that grows in many locations around the world. It is easy to grow and easy to get.
The Amazing healing powers of Yarrow for Endometriosis:
- Yarrow promotes circulation and will stop excessive blood flow – it was used in ancient Greek times to stop hemorrhages.
- Yarrow is known as a uterine tonic and will improve uterine tone. It also thereby increases blood flow where needed and regulates scanty or irregular flow. So, it increases where needed and slows down where needed – brilliant!
- Yarrow stimulates bile flow – this means, it will help with liver digestion and toxic load on the liver.
- It has a drying effect on the system – that means, it will reduce any “damp” symptoms in the body. Many women with Endometriosis suffer from “damp” or what is more commonly known as Candida or sinus or mucous in the body. “damp” is a Chinese Medicine term which are associated with blockages in the abdominal area.
- It normalises opposing conditions. – any extremes in the body.
- Yarrow is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as Ayurvedic Medicine and has been dated back to the burial caves 60,000 years ago. – this proves it has been used throughout the world and in history.
- Yarrow contains antispasmodic activity. It has a substance much like Asprin, which alleviates pain and inflammation. – WOW!
- It is super cheap and easy to get.
How to use it?
Just make a cup of tea with a few of the flowers, 3 times a day. If they are dried leaves, use about a teaspoon in a cup, three times a day.
Here is a place you can get – in South-Africa – don’t worry, they ship to anywhere :)
* Don’t use Yarrow if you think you might be pregnant, after Ovulation.
I am truly excited about finding and hearing about this weed! I do hope it lives up to it’s amazing promises for Endometriosis and I am planning on growing it in my garden this weekend! It is very exciting!
Had you heard of Milfoil? Do you want to try it?
Any questions?
Hi Mel
I have been drinking my yarrow tea daily for the past 2 months and i have had no ovulation pain since! Before this my doctor wanted me on either Depo-Provera to stop my periods or operate and remove everything included my one and only ovary which keeps getting cysts. I refused and when i read this article i decided that i have nothing to lose. It will be interesting to see if that cyst that has been so persistent for the past couple of years, even after surgery, is still there. I will keep you updated :-)
hi all,
so is the tincture just as good as using the leaves / flowers? Also I’ve found some organic teabags would they work just as well?
Yes. The fresher the better. The tincture just ensures it’s density and you can take it over a longer period, without needing it in your garden :)
valerian is ok but I found that the onl weed that helped me and I am a massage therapist who study with a lama is marijana
Great i will definitely lookout for this one and give it a try. Thanks very much for all your info!
I am so glad you gave a chance to my researches. I can’t wait to see new testimonies about this plant. Can you imagine ? If Milfoil IS the official answer ? I give my wife 3 coffee-spoon in 1/2 liter of water everyday (it represents 2 mugs) and she started few weeks ago.
I also recommend it to heal ovarian cysts (it really works).
Love to all of you girls, you’re courageous and you’ll find the light soon.
Best,
Lotfaï
Thank you Lotfai.
It is great to have such support and recommendations coming in :)
Great that you look after your wife too!
Is that 3 coffee spoons of the leaves or the flowers? My yarrow plant doesn’t have any flowers yet, so can i just put some leaves in hot water and drink it?
Thanks!
Hi Dianne,
Yes, that should be perfect. I got a tincture of Yarrow and have noticed it works wonders. Check out the Tincture by Dr Vogel.
Hi Melissa
I’ve came across your blog a couple of weeks ago when I was researching desperate for a natural cure for endometriosis. I have discovered mine last year, when I had a laparoscopic surgery to remove an ovarian cyst and the diagnosis was confirmed. This year I got another cyst but I won’t go for surgery anymore. Now I am on a natural therapy, recommended by a natural therapist, which also incluse yarrow. I am from Romania, and here this plant is very popular in helping women fighting against many type of gynecologycal disorders. It is also included in my current treatment. I have started it a couple of days ago and I am feeling much better. So I strongly recommned it, but like any natural treatment, it has to be taken constantly and in large quantity for at least 3-4 months to see the results.
Thanks for the vote of confidence on Yarrow. It is great when we find one and great to have it confirmed :)
I think I’ve seen this type of tea at my grocery store. Can’t wait to give it a try!
Wonder if we can take this while on BC? Good post though, it’s worth a try.Thank you!
I can’t see any harm in it for sure – it isn’t hormone based, so should be fine – maybe check with your GP:)
It’s role is to harmonise your hormonal system and while you are under BC pills this is not an easy exercise since you have sinthetic hormones in your body. Worst that could happen, you BC effect would be lower. But of course, you should you check this with your doctor as well.
I have used yarrow before in tinctures for my children to aid in immune building but have not used it this intensely on myself. I will definitely try this! Thanks for being open to the possibility of a weed being so helpful.
Gotta love weeds! They are the hardiest of plants!