For centuries Yarrow has been used to stop bleeding both internally and externally. Having a variety of effects on the body, Yarrow is known to alleviate inflammation, reduce fevers, stimulate the appetite and encourage sweating, expelling toxins from the body. Yarrow's astringent properties are especially helpful in stopping nosebleeds, excessive menstruation and diarrhea. Yarrow is also known for relieving muscle spasms, arthritis, and easing digestion. Yeast Infection See also Candida Yellow Dock Yellow dock has been used for hundreds of years for its astringent properties, treating a variety of skin problems, including boils, rashes, blemishes and burns.
Yellow dock is valued even more so today as one of the best available sources of iron.
Yellow dock's high iron content makes it beneficial for treating anemia and pregnant women. Yellow Dock also contains vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and phosphorous. Yellow dock is used to purify the blood supplied to the glands improving the flow of bile and digestive fluids. Yellow dock has been known to help improve bladder and liver functions, reduce bowel inflammation and glandular swelling. Yellow dock is also used to treat some cases of jaundice and skin eruptions associated with the toxicity of the intestines.