Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow  or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia and Europe and North America. It has been introduced as a feed for livestock in New Zealand and Australia, where it is a common weed of both wet and dry areas, such as roadsides, meadows, fields and coastal places.In New Mexico and southern Colorado, it is called plumajillo (Spanish for 'little feather') from its leaf ...

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The most popular herbal liqueurs in the world 

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Sassolino di Modena /PROVINCE OF MODENA, ITALY/ 

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Sassolino di Modena (or sasolino only) is an anise-flavored liqueur that first appeared in the 19th century. The original version of the liqueur is dense and resembles syrup and is often addressed as a female drink due to its low alcohol content.&nbsp;

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It is claimed that the drink was invented by Swiss pharmacists who settled in the area and was eventually promoted by the cadets from the Military Academy in Modena, who had a summer camp in Sassuolo.

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This clear and bright liqueur has a distinctive aroma of star anise and is usually consumed as a DJ, served pure or with ice. It is also often included in desserts or added to coffee to make caff&egrave; corretto.

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Galliano /LIVORNO, ITALY/

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Galliano is a sweet herbal liqueur created in 1896 by Italian distiller and brandy producer Arturo Miteri from Livorno, Tuscany. The star element in "Galliano" is vanilla, which distinguishes it from other anise-flavored liqueurs such as Sambuca, Pernod or Anisette, but the extensive list of ingredients also includes Chinese star anise, Mediterranean anise, juniper, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/en/pubmed/Minireview_on_Achillea_millefolium_Linn_23959026" target="_blank" data-ref="Minireview on Achillea millefolium Linn. | Herbal &amp; Natural Medicine" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a> , ginger (Zingiber officinale) &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/en/pubmed/Zingiber_officinale_ginger_Monograph_12946242" target="_blank" data-ref="Zingiber officinale (ginger). Monograph. | Herbal &amp; Natural Medicine" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp; lavender (Lavandula) &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14546" target="_blank" data-ref="Lavandula" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a> , cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14482" target="_blank" data-ref="Cinnamon" rel="noopener">[ref. 4]</a> and mint (Mentha)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14450" target="_blank" data-ref="Mentha" rel="noopener"> [Ref. 5]</a> &nbsp;

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In an appearance similar to Strega, Galliano is sweet and has an intricate aroma <a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14437" target="_blank" data-ref="Vanilla" rel="noopener">of vanilla [ref. 6] and</a> anise with fine citrus, woody, and herbal notes. It is used both as a diet and as an ingredient for cocktails, especially Harvey Wallbanger.

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Zirbenlikör /AUSTRIA/ 

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Zirbenlikör is a pine liqueur that is produced in alpine countries, but is mostly associated with Austria. Alcohol is made from pine cones, usually Arolla Stone Pines, which are picked in the summer when they are still green. They are then cut and soaked in a wheat spirit or fruit brandy. As they ripen, they give the base a distinctive reddish tinge.&nbsp;

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Zirbenlikör is warm, fresh and soft with typical floral and pine notes. It is often drunk independently as an après-ski drink, but it can also be used in cocktails or long drinks.

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Averna /CALTANISSETTA, ITALY/ 

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Some sources claim that the recipe was handed over to Avernas by a monk from the local Monastery of San Spirito.&nbsp;

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The exact list of ingredients remains a family secret of Averna, but it is said that this bitter-sweet liqueur is made with more than 60 different herbs, roots, pomegranate and essential oils of bitter Sicilian lemons.

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Tentura /PATRAS, GREECE/

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Tentura (Tentura) is a traditional liqueur that comes from Patras. It is prepared by pouring brandy or rum with herbs and spices. The most common flavors include cinnamon and cloves &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/160574" target="_blank" data-ref="Dianthus" rel="noopener">[ref. 7]</a>&nbsp; but nutmeg and citrus fruits are often used in the recipes. Tentura has an amber or dark color with aroma and taste, reminiscent of warming spices and vanilla.

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Génépi /AOSTA VALLEY, ITALY/ 

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Génépi (Jenepi) is an herbal liqueur that is usually made by soaking dried herbs in neutral alcohol or cereal spirit, with added sugar. Although small amounts of other herbs can be added to the macerë, the most famous are the Alpine shrubs of the genus Artemisia (wormwood) &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/search/Artemisia" target="_blank" data-ref="Artemisia" rel="noopener">[ref. 8]</a>&nbsp;which give the drink a distinctive, subtle bitter taste.

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Pelinkovac /CROATIA/

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Pelinkovac is a traditional Croatian herbal liqueur produced by distillation of herbal macerati. The distillate is regulated and mixed with water, alcohol and macerate base. Pelinkovac should always have a dominant element of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15289" target="_blank" data-ref="Artemisia absinthium" rel="noopener">[ref. 9]</a> , usually <a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15577" target="_blank" data-ref="Anethum" rel="noopener">supplemented by</a> &nbsp;dill [ref. 10]&nbsp; sage (Salvia Officinalis) &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14411" target="_blank" data-ref="Salvia officinalis" rel="noopener">[ref. 11]</a>&nbsp; and mint, but the final herbal composition may vary depending on the region and season.

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Amaro Lucano /PISTICCI, ITALY/ 

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Lucano is an Italian amaro that is flavored with more than 30 plants. Some of them are known as wormwood, sage, &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/14624" target="_blank" data-ref="Gentiana" rel="noopener">tinty [ref. 12]</a> ,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15892" target="_blank" data-ref="Angelica archangelica" rel="noopener">angelica [ref. 13]</a>&nbsp; bitter orange and ruta, but the exact composition and recipe remain secret. The resulting drink is clear, of attractive mahogany color and is best served clean, preferably well chilled or with ice.

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Ancho Reyes /PUEBLA DE ZARAGOZA, MEXICO/ 

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Ancho Reyes is a unique Mexican liqueur soaked in peppers ancho - the dried version of mature poblano chillies. The recipe is based on traditional Puebla liqueurs (menjurjes), which date back to the 1920s.&nbsp;

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The whole process consists only of handmade and involves selecting only the best peppers, which are dried, then cut with scissors and allowed to soak in a cane spirit drink originating in Veracruz. After soaking, the spirit drink is mixed and then matures until it acquires its spicy and smoky flavors and flavors.&nbsp;

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The original version of the liqueur is made from ripe red peppers, while the newer version Ancho Reyes Verde is made from previously picked, blended green peppers.

Among alcoholic beverages, liqueurs are some of the most numerous types, flavors, composition and origin. In many countries they have been produced for decades with traditions in the industry wonderful herbal liqueurs, including Italy, France, USA, Spain, Germany, Mexico and Sanat.io other countries. <a href="../../p/%D0%9D%D0%B0%D0%B9-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%8F%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5-%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8-%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BA%D1%8C%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8-%D0%B2-%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%BA%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The world's most popular herbal liqueurs [part 1 ranking]</a> and <a href="../../p/%D0%9D%D0%B0%D0%B9-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%83%D0%BB%D1%8F%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5-%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8-%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BA%D1%8C%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8-%D0%B2-%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%BA%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World's most popular herbal liqueurs [ranking part 2]</a>

The world's most popular herbal liqueurs [part 3]

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What-is-yarrow-(Achillea-millefolium)

What is yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

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Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium)&nbsp; is a common perennial wild flower that usually grows in pastures, by the roads and even in desolate places. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.herbal-organic.com/bg/herb/15221" target="_blank" data-ref="Achillea millefolium" rel="noopener">[ref. 1]</a>&nbsp; There are long fragrant leaves and flat white colored heads that are attractive to a wide range of pollinators, especially flies.&nbsp;

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Achillea millefolium is a highly variable species - it is treated both as a species with varieties and as many different species. A. millefolium is found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. In North America, for example, A. millefolium is a complex of native and introduced plants and their hybrids.&nbsp;

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The yarrow contains phytochemicals, which can help stop stomach cramps and fight infections. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.hindawi.com/journals/omcl/2021/6643827/" target="_blank" data-ref="Achillea Species as Sources of Active Phytochemicals for Dermatological and Cosmetic Applications" rel="noopener">[ref. 2]</a>&nbsp; People often use yarrow in problems such as eczema, irritable colon syndrome (IBS), wound healing and many other conditions, but not all of them have sufficient scientific evidence.

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Benefits and Uses of Yarrow Herb (Achillea millefolium)

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Achillea spp. is well known for its wide range of applications and its long history of use in traditional medicine around the world. The health benefits of Achillea extracts are the result of the numerous secondary metabolites identified in plants of this genus, which include flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes, guayanolydes, phytosterols, fatty acids and organic acids. Several extracts and isolated compounds from Achillea millefolium also show significant inhibitory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of tyrosinase and thus are interesting candidates for active ingredients of drugs and cosmetic products protecting the skin. There are studies that also reveal anti-inflammatory potential in local application of the herb. &nbsp;<a href="https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S037887411730418X" target="_blank" data-ref="Redirecting" rel="noopener">[ref. 3]</a>&nbsp;

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Next, we will consider the benefits and applications of yarrow tea, which extend from support wound healing, to anti-inflammatory action in the body.

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Yarrow for wound healing

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Since the time of Ancient Greece, yarrow has been used in paws and ointments to treat wounds. An animal study found that yarrow leaf extracts show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, both of which help heal wounds. &nbsp;<a href="https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0378874105004320" target="_blank" data-ref="Redirecting" rel="noopener">[ref. 4]</a> Indians and early settlers used yarrow because of its bloodsucking action, which makes it an effective remedy for wound healing.

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Yarrow to relieve digestive problems

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Yarrow has long been used to treat digestive problems such as ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), whose symptoms include stomach pain, diarrhea, bloating and constipation. In fact, this herb contains several flavonoids and alkaloids, which are plant compounds known to alleviate digestive complaints.

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In a study in rats, tonic with yarrow extract protects against damage to gastric acid and demonstrates anti-ulceration properties. &nbsp;<a href="https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0378874106001565" target="_blank" data-ref="Redirecting" rel="noopener">[Ref. 5]</a>&nbsp;

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Another animal study found that flavonoid antioxidants in yarrow tea can fight digestive cramps, inflammation and other symptoms of IBS. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0031-1296755" target="_blank" data-ref="Thieme E-Journals - Arzneimittelforschung / Abstract" rel="noopener">[Ref. 6]</a>&nbsp;

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Yarrow to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety 

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Flavonoids and alkaloids in yarrow tea can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, as indicated in several studies. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2016.00028/full" target="_blank" data-ref="Plant Alkaloids as an Emerging Therapeutic Alternative for the Treatment of Depression" rel="noopener">[ref. 7]</a>&nbsp;Studies have shown that plant-based alkaloids such as those in yarrow tea reduce secretion of corticosteroid, a hormone that is high during chronic stress.

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Yarrow against inflammation

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&nbsp;While inflammation is a natural bodily response, chronic inflammation can lead to damage to cells, tissues and organs in the human body. Yarrow can reduce inflammation of the skin and liver, which can help treat skin infections, signs of skin aging and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2008.00366.x" target="_blank" data-ref="Just a moment..." rel="noopener">[Ref. 8]</a>&nbsp;

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Yarrow has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times, including as a herbal tea, tonic and in other forms. Research shows that its plant compounds can help heal wounds, digestive problems, liver diseases and other conditions. Further research is needed in humans to confirm these actions.

5 Benefits and Uses of Yarrow Yea (Achillea millefolium)

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Herbs To Avoid If You Are Pregnant

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Preclinical studies have been conducted describing potential embryotoxicity for certain herbs. An extensive review conducted in 2003 [<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/bdrb.10050" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>] revealed several studies that scientifically evaluated the safety of herbs, including blue cohosh, ginger, ginkgo biloba, Siberian ginseng, scutellaria (Scutellaria lateriflora), St. John's wort and valerian (Valeriana officinalis). Among them, ginkgo biloba is the only herb for which teratogenic or embryotoxic effects are not reported, that is, others can cause abnormalities in fetal development.

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Here are which herbs should be avoided during pregnancy, due to the danger of causing contractions:

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/riezienie_niepoznatata_bilka_za_plosk_koriem" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Fennel</a> (wild dill, fennel - Foeniculum vulgare)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/khmielt_osnovna_sstavka_na_birata_no_i_bilka_s_mnogho_liechiebni_svoistva" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Hops</a> (Humulus lupulus)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)</div>
</li>
<li>Black and green tea (Camellia sinensis) - do not exceed 1 cup per day;</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Salvia (sage - Salvia officinalis) and Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) - are not safe in the form of tea in large quantities or with long use;</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Basil (Ocimum basilicum), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and Oregano (Origanum spp.) - are safe if used as a spice, but not as infusion or essential oil;</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) - it is not a good idea to take them as tea, but it's safe to use a little as a spice;</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Aloe vera - if taken internally it is not safe, but externally it's safe;</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Red clover (Trifolium pratense)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/zhienshient_8_prichini_poradi_koito_kitaitsitie_gho_narichat_kralitsata_na_bilkitie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Ginseng</a> (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Passiflora (Passiflora incarnata)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Juniper (Juniperus communis)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Castor bean, castor oil plant (Ricinus communis)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Rue, common rue or herb-of-grace (Ruta graveolens</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Damiana (Turnera diffusa)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Black and blue cohosh (Actaea racemosa and Caulophyllum thalictroides)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/iekstrakt_ot_iednoghodishien_pielin_artemisia_annua_shchie_bdie_izsliedvan_za_aktivnost_srieshchu_covid_19_481480f7_9437_40b5_a59b_5071935e117a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Wormwood</a> (Artemisia sp.)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Common barberry, European barberry (Berberis vulgaris)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Alchemilla xanthochlora</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Garden angelica, wild celery and Norwegian angelica (Angelica archangelica)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Dong quai or female ginseng (Angelica sinensis)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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<ul>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Buckthorn (Rhamnus)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e"><a href="/p/kakvi_sa_prichinitie_za_ugholiemiena_prostata_i_ima_li_liechieniie_s_bilki_e6649524_c6c7_443e_9780_c569c3224f15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Saw palmetto</a> (Serenoa repens)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Gotu Kola, kodavan, Indian pennywort or Asiatic pennywort (Centella asiatica)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Boldo (Peumus boldus)</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="bi6gxh9e">Kava kava (Piper methysticum)</div>
</li>
</ul>

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A large part of these herbs are not suitable for consumption also during breastfeeding.

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Herbs And Plants Safe During Pregnancy As Spices And Food

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As we mentioned, some herbs also play the role of spices, and in this form they are safe during pregnancy, since there is no danger of over-doseing.

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These are:

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<ul>
<li>Basil</li>
<li>Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)</li>
<li>Sage</li>
<li>Rosemary</li>
<li>Dill (Anethum graveolens)</li>
<li>Mint</li>
<li>Thyme</li>
<li>Fennel</li>
<li>Ginger (Zingiber officinale)</li>
<li>Garlic (Allium sativum)</li>
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It is important that both patients and doctors are aware of the potential of herbs and the fact that not every natural remedy is harmless in any case. The perception that if they do not help, then herbs will certainly not do harm is wrong - it is their active substances that we rely on when we use them for treatment, and their action does not stop, even when it can harm the body, and it is important that these cases are prevented by us as intelligent human beings. :)

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 Herbs To Avoid During Pregnancy

Rositsa Tashkova-Kacharova

Article adaptation: Rositsa Tashkova, Master of Molecular Biology and Microbiology

First part of the article: <a href="/p/liesni_rietsiepti_ot_ruskata_narodna_mieditsina_za_liechieniie_na_kozhni_zaboliavaniia_chast_1_vitiligho_infiektsii_bradavitsi_bc3df7f8_9ae1_4e6a_a6f1_ceb16618772d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Russian folk medicine for healthy skin. Part 1: vitiligo, infections, warts</a>

The Russian state occupies vast territories with diverse climatic conditions and includes many peoples and cultures.This makes the study of their folk medicine trully interesting.

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The Novgorod Chronicle describes the use of "mold from the bathroom" to treat wounds and how it would have prevented the development of an infection even before penicillin was found in the UK after seven centuries.

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In 1581 Tsar Ivan IV (1530-1584) ordered the establishment of the first pharmacy to supply the king's yard, as well as the founding of the Pharmaceutical House, which was responsible for collecting medicinal plants from Russian lands.

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This article is dedicated to the most common herbal recipes from Russian folk medicine for the treatment of various dermatological diseases. Medicinal plants are well known and easy to find. The information is taken from the article "Russian traditional medicine in dermatology", published in 2018 in the journal Clinics in Dermatology. [<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738081X18300439" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ref.1</a>]

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The authors Prof. Dr. Olisova, Prof. Dr. Snarskaya, Prof. Dr. Gladko and Prof. Dr. Burova are dermatologists with long-standing practice in Moscow and London.

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In <a href="/p/liesni_rietsiepti_ot_ruskata_narodna_mieditsina_za_liechieniie_na_kozhni_zaboliavaniia_chast_1_vitiligho_infiektsii_bradavitsi_bc3df7f8_9ae1_4e6a_a6f1_ceb16618772d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">the first part of the article</a>, you learned what are the recipes that Russian folk medicine uses to treat vitiligo, infections and warts. Here you will find natural remedies for acne, dermatitis and rosacea.

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Russian herbal folk remedies for acne

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<h3> Fruits of guelder rose (Viburnum opulus)</h3>
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The fruits of guelder rose contain vitamin C and K, sugars, saponins, tanins and pectins.&nbsp;The juice is a powerful anti-inflammatory and healing agent.

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Large doses of Viburnum opulus can cause nausea and vomiting. The intake of the plant is contraindicated during pregnancy.

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<h4>Recipe #1: Guelder rose fruit juice for external use in acne</h4>

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Preparation: Prepare juice from the ripe fruits and wet a handkerchief with it.

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Method of application: Place the handkerchief on the face for 10 minutes at least 8 times a day with 15-minute breaks. The procedure ends with applying moisturizing cream to the face, which should be mixed with the guelder rose juice before application. The course of treatment lasts at least 5 days.&nbsp;

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The above should be applied simultaneously with intake of guelder rose fruits infusion.

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<h4>Recipe #2: Guelder rose fruits infusion against acne</h4>

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Preparation: To prepare the infusion, grind 5 tablespoons of guelder rose fruits in a mortar, cover with 0.7 liters of boiling water in a thermos, leave for 3-4 hours, and then filter the infusion.

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Method of administration: Drink 1/2 cup 4 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals (this infusion has an anti-inflammatory effect). It is taken internally, at the same time as the external application described above.

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<h3> Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) against acne</h3>
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The healing effect of chamomile&nbsp;also known as Matricaria recutita, is mainly the result of the presence of essential oil (0,2-0,8%) in the herb. The plant has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action and also improves the state of connective tissue.

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<h4>Recipe #3: Anti-acne chamomile infusion</h4>

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Preparation: Make the infusion by soaking chamomile blossom in boiling water for 30 minutes. Let it cool down.

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Method of application: Once the infusion has cooled, moisten a piece of cotton with it and place it on the areas affected by acne for 7 minutes. Repeat every day for 25 days.

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<h3> Nettle (Urtica dioica) against acne</h3>
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Nettle is recommended as a means of treating acne and other chronic skin diseases.

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