Millefolium

Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy to be found ?

In Vol. IX of the New England Medical Gazette . A translation from Hering.

What is Millefolium ?

The common Yarrow or Milfoil .

What part is used and when gathered ?

The whole fresh plant gathered when flowering begins, excluding all old and woody stems.

How is the tincture prepared ?

Chop and pound the whole fresh plant to a fine pulp. Enclose in a piece of new linen and press out juice. Mix with equal quantities of alcohol. Pour in well stoppered bottle and stand for eight days in dark, cool place, agitating it daily, and then filter. Drug power, ½. The tincture is of a clear orange color, acrid taste, slightly bitter, odor like fresh plant, and acid in reaction.

What is our principal use of this remedy ?

In haemorrhage from any part of the body of bright red blood, and occurring after mechanical injuries. Haemoptysis, epistaxis, or haemorrhages from the uterus or bowels.

How does it differ from Aconite here ?

Aconite has anxiety ; Millefolium not.