Element: Water Powers: Courage, Love, Psychic Powers, Exorcism Magical Uses: Bunch of dried yarrow hung over the bed or used in wedding decorations ensures a love lasting at least 7 years. Use in love spells. Drink the tea to improve psychic powers. Used to exorcise evil and negativity from a person, place or thing Health: Internal: Flower used as a digestive and cleansing tonic and a diuretic, also used to reduce high blood pressure. Tea: 1-2 tsp to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes and strain. Avoid over use, increases sensitivity to sunlight. Do not use if pregnant. The British Herbal Compendium notes that preparations of yarrow lower fevers, induce sweating, stop cramps, encourage menstruation, relieve inflammation, and stimulate the release of stomach acid to digest proteins and fats. The herb is taken internally to treat colds, fevers, and indigestion, and used in skin treatments of slow-healing wounds. The Complete German Commission E Monographs recommends sitz baths with yarrow added to the bath water to relieve pelvic cramps in women. Precautions Use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed. Its use is not recommended while pregnant. For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.