The anti-inflammatory effect of the yarrow is mainly due to the tanning substances and the essential oil in the herb itself. White yarrow extract activates the action of fibrin but never causes thrombus formation. It acts on inflammation, stabilizes the walls of the vessels and improves blood flow. At the heart of the bloodshed effect is the increase in platelet counts and the shortening of the clotting time. The white yarrow balm strengthens and tightens the walls of the blood vessels, has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic action. It shows bactericidal, antiseptic, disinfecting action, greatly accelerates the processes of regeneration and epithelialization of wounds, has a blood-purifying power and is an ideal means of detoxifying the body. The white yarrow balm helps against haemorrhoids, eczema, pore opening, inflammation of the chest. The herb yarrow is the feminine herb and therefore the balm is traditionally used to relieve pain in uterine contractions during menstruation and childbirth.