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IS YARROW GOOD FOR YOU? SO, HERE ARE THE BENEFITS AND HARMS OF YARROW
Turkey Medicals – yarrow, a member of the daisy family, is a species of flowering plant. It is native to temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, such as Asia, Europe, and North America. It grows in both humid and dry areas, such as roadsides, meadows, fields and coastal areas. In ancient times, yarrow was used to reduce blood flow from wounds. Nowadays, it is known for its benefits for many diseases, from colds to toothache. Let’s get to know this medicinal plant closely. What is yarrow good for, how to drink it? So, here are the benefits and harms of yarrow.
Another name for yarrow is the oil lamp flower.
Yarrow can grow in areas up to 3000 meters above sea level. From May to July, the plant blooms and remains flowering for several months. Yarrow is often found on slightly degraded-opened soils of grasslands and open forests. Its full growth, on the other hand, occurs in the spring.
Where does yarrow grow?
Yarrow is native to Eurasia and occurs from England to China. Two subspecies are observed in Turkey: Millefolium is observed in the northern and eastern parts of Turkey. Pannonica is seen in the Marmara Region and the Black Sea Region.
How to use yarrow?
Yarrow is used to cause fever, colds, hay fever, lack of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal (GI) system discomfort, and sweating. At the same time, fresh leaves can be chewed to relieve toothache.
Yarrow is applied to the skin to stop hemorrhoidal bleeding; for wounds and for painful, cramp-like conditions in women, yarrow is added to a tub filled with water and seated. Yarrow in combination with other herbs is used for flatulence, intestinal flatulence (flatulence), mild gastrointestinal (GI) cramps and other GI complaints.
In cooking, young leaves and flowers of yarrow are used in salads. Yarrow is also used as a cosmetic cleanser. Yarrow oil is used in shampoos.
What are the benefits of yarrow?
Yarrow contains many chemicals that can affect blood pressure and possibly have anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, it is beneficial when used in the form of mouthwash in gum diseases. It is also known to have benefits in complaints such as fever, colds, hay fever, diarrhea, stomach disorders, bloating, gas problems.
What are the harms of yarrow?
In some people, yarrow can cause drowsiness when taken orally and increase urination. Yarrow can cause skin irritation when it comes into contact with the skin. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you consult your doctor before using it.
Yarrow should also not be used in pregnant women, as it can affect the menstrual cycle, causing miscarriage.
Since there is not enough information about the reliability of yarrow, nursing mothers are also advised to refrain from using it.
Yarrow can slow down blood clotting. For this reason, it can increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders. For the same reason, the use of yarrow is also not recommended during and after surgery.
The recipe for yarrow tea
Nutritionist in Istanbul, she gave you a tea recipe that will help you relax during menopause and that you can easily prepare at home.
Materials
– Half a teaspoon of anise
– A pinch of yarrow
Preparation
– Put anise and yarrow in a cup of hot water, let it brew for a while.
It is necessary to drink 2 cups in the afternoon to later hours. It will also be more effective if you drink 2 cups of Island tea during the daytime as well. Both teas have a relaxing effect as a natural support for menopausal women, as they contain natural phytoestrogens. In particular, yarrow and anise help prevent hot flashes and sleep well at night.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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