 Yarrow
西洋耆草
植物學名:Achillea Millefolium
製造精油部份: 草本
萃取方法: 蒸餾法
來源國: 克羅地亞
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西洋蓍草在芳香自然療法是很常用的精油之一. 是悠久歷史的醫藥草本. 它有非常好的平衡和振奮作用, 能應用於很多有關婦科的治療和幫助傷口癒合.
西洋蓍草常被添加於護膚品中來處理乾燥肌膚. 綠藍色的精油帶甜的草本氣味, 與洋甘菊和苦艾有些許相似.
功能屬性: 抗炎, 抗菌, 抗痙攣, 收斂, 促進膽汁分泌, 利尿, 化痰, 退燒, 激勵, 補身.
心靈療效: 可幫助舒緩情緒低落.
身體療效: 西洋蓍草能直接影響骨髓並促進血液更新. 可改善循環方面的一些毛病, 如靜脈曲張, 痔瘡等.
它有類似荷爾蒙的作用. 可改善不規則的經期, 尤其是流量過多的問題, 以及更年期的問題, 卵巢發炎, 子宮脫垂和子宮肌瘤.
它能平衡消化系統的神經, 刺激胃與腸的腺體分泌, 進而改善遲滯的消化功能. 促進腸胃的吸收與消化汁液的分泌, 刺激膽汁分泌而使脂肪分解,
助於舒緩絞痛和脹氣. 西洋蓍草可幫助疏通汗腺和緩解疼痛的特性, 增加排汗, 進而達到淨化和降溫的效果. 這可幫助感冒發熱時的頭痛,
背痛及風濕痛. 它可平衡尿液流動, 有助於尿液滯留和尿失禁. 據說, 蚊子不喜歡西洋蓍草的味道, 因此可用來驅蚊.
皮膚療效: 可治療發炎的傷口, 割傷, 龜裂的皮膚, 以及潰瘍, 雖然緩慢但確實有效. 它收歛的屬性可平衡油性皮膚.
亦是頭皮的滋潤劑, 可刺激毛髮生長, 進而改善脫髮及禿頭的問題.
可相配的精油: 歐白芷, 快樂鼠尾草, 杜松, 檸檬, 香蜂草, 迷迭香, 龍艾, 馬鞭草, 雪松, 松, 沒藥, 乳香和洋甘菊等, 屬高揮發度精油.
使用禁忌: 須小劑量使用, 不適當的使用可能會導致個別人仕皮膚過敏. 長時間使用亦可能會導致頭痛.
不適合懷孕期間使用.
【精油使用注意事项】
1、怀孕初期几个月内以及小孩最好避免使用精油来按摩或泡澡。
2、皮肤或体质敏感者，请在使用前先进行敏感测试。
3、除少部分精油，如薰衣草、茶树等可直接涂抹于皮肤外，其它大部分精油用于身体肌肤时，必须稀释或用基础油调和后才能使用，除非有其它特别的建议。
4、肌肤上使用柑橘类精油（如佛手柑、柠檬等）后四小时内请勿在阳光下曝晒。
5、精油不能取代药物。因此，使用后如症状未改善，请一定要看病就医，绝不可因使用精油而放弃原先已在使用的药物。
6、患有高低血压、癫痫、神经及肾脏方面疾病的病人请小心使用。使用前最好先请教芳香治疗师。
7、请按建议量使用。使用过量会导致反效果，甚至对身体造成过大负担。
8、请避免小孩直接碰触，以免误用而发生危险。
9、避免用塑料、易溶解或油彩表面的容器，稀释精油时需使用玻璃、不锈钢或陶瓷器。
10、精油最好不要内服，除非获得芳香治疗师或医师的指示 .
【精油的保存方法】
1、品质精良的精油，必定是使用深色玻璃瓶装，常用深蓝色或深棕色，可防止紫外线。
2、放置于阴凉处，避免阳光直射。但不必存放于冰箱。
3、将瓶口直立向上放置，不用时将瓶盖拧紧。
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Yarrow
Achillea
millefolium or Yarrow (other common names Common Yarrow, Gordaldo,
Nosebleed plant, Old Man's Pepper, Sanguinary, Milfoil, Soldier's
Woundwort, Thousand-leaf (as its binomial name affirms), Thousand-seal)
is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the
Northern Hemisphere.
Yarrow
is a perennial herb with a simple stem that can grow up to
one meter (3 feet) in height. It has fern-like feathery leaves
and bears numerous pink-white, dense flower heads. Yarrow
is also known as milfoil. This is a reference to its feathery
appearance.
Yarrow
has a long history as a medicinal herb, which according to
legend goes back to Achilles, who used it to heal wounds inflicted
by the sword during the wars with Troy.
Cultivation
and uses: The herb is purported to be a diaphoretic, astringent,
tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic. It contains isovaleric
acid, salicylic acid, asparagin, sterols, flavonoids, bitters,
tannins, and coumarins. The plant also has a long history
as a powerful 'healing herb' used topically for wounds, cuts
and abrasions. The genus name Achillea is derived from mythical
Greek character, Achilles, who reportedly carried it with
his army to treat battle wounds. This medicinal action is
also reflected in some of the common names mentioned below,
such as Staunchweed and Soldier's Woundwort. The stalks of
yarrow are dried and used as a randomising agent in I Ching
divination.
Yarrow
has also been used as a food, and was very popular as a vegetable
in the 17th century. The younger leaves are said to be a pleasant
leaf vegetable when cooked as spinach, or in a soup. Yarrow
is sweet with a slight bitter taste.
Herbal
medicine Yarrow has seen historical use as a medicine,
mainly because of its astringent effects. Decoctions have
been used to treat inflammations such as piles (hemorrhoids),
and also headaches. Confusingly, it has been said to both
stop bleeding and promote it. Infusions of Yarrow, taken either
internally or externally, are said to speed recovery from
severe bruising. The most medicinally active part of the plant
are the flowering tops. They also have a mild stimulant effect,
and have been used as a snuff. Today, yarrow is valued mainly
for its action in colds and influenza, and also for its effect
on the circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems.
The
flowers, rich in chemicals are converted by steam into anti-allergenic
compounds. The flowers are used for various allergic mucus
problems, including hay fever. Harvest during summer and autumn.
Drink the infused flower for upper respiratory phlegm or use
externally as a wash for eczema. Inhale for hay fever and
mild asthma, use fresh in boiling water.
The
dark blue essential oil, extracted by steam distillation of
the flowers, is generally used as an anti-inflammatory or
in chest rubs for colds and influenza. Massage oil for inflamed
joints, dilute 5-10 drops yarrow oil in 25 ml infused St.
John's wort oil. A chest rub can be made for chesty colds
and influenza, combine with eucalyptus, peppermint, hyssop,
or thyme oils, diluting a total of 20 drops of oil in 25 ml
almond or sunflower oil.
It
is reported to be associated with the treatment of the following
ailments: Amenorrhea, anti-inflammatory, bowels, bleeding,
blood clots, blood pressure (lowers), blood purifier, blood
vessels (tones), Catarrh (acute, repertory), colds, chicken
pox, circulation, contraceptive (unproven), cystitis, diabetes
treatment, digestion (stimulates), dyspepsia, eczema, fevers,
flu's, gastritis, glandular system, gum ailments, Heartbeat
(slow), influenza, insect repellant, internal bleeding, liver
(stimulates and regulates), lungs (hemorrhage), measles, menses
(suppressed), menorrhagia, menstruation (regulates, relieves
pain), nipples (soreness), nosebleeds, piles (bleeding), smallpox,
stomach sickness, toothache, thrombosis, ulcers, urinary antiseptic,
Uterus (tighten and contract), varicose veins, vision. The
salicylic acid derivatives are a component of aspirin, which
may account for its use in treating fevers and reducing pain.
Yarrow tea is also said to be able to clear up a cold within
24 hours.
Yarrow
Essential Oil
Botanical
Name: Achillea millefolium
Plant
Part: Herbs
Extraction
Method: Steam
Origin:
Croatia
Colour:
Greenish Blue to Blue
Consistency:
Light
Note:
Top
Strength
of Aroma: Soft
Blends
well with: Yarrow essential oil blends well with Angelica,
Cedarwood, Pine, Myrrh, Frankincense, and Chamomile
Aromatic
Scent: Yarrow is viewed as being sweet, herbaceous, with
spicy tones. Aromatherapists often compare the scent to Chamomile
and Wormwood essential oils.
Common
Uses: Yarrow essential oil is credited with having an
energy similar to that of the earth. This may seem extreme
to some, but most aromatherapists agree that it is a balancing,
uplifting oil with practical applications on gynecological
issues, wounds and open sores. It can also be seen in cosmetics
for dry skin care.
GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution should be taken when using
Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from
a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils
should be kept out of the reach of children.
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only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive
suggestions. Any reference to medicinal or health benefits
is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant
to replace professional medical advice and should not take
the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed
by a physician.
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in this website is not meant to take the place of diagnosis
and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Since the
actual use of essential oils by others is beyond our control,
no expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of their
use can be given nor liability taken. Essential oils are to
be used at your own discretion. Any application of the recommendations
is at user's sole risk. The Altiec disclaims any liability
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