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By Ash Brones | July 11th, 2009 | Category: Herbal Magic | No Comments »Achillea millefolium
Astringent (stops bleeding); has been used as an anti-inflammatory to treat hemorrhoids or headaches. When taken internally, has been known to speed up recovery from severe bruising. Can be used to repel mosquitoes. Contains anti-bacterial component azulene. The bitter alkaloid, achilleine, has been said to stimulate the appetite and relieve stomach and gallbladder problems. [...]
