Yarrow

🌿 Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Also known as: Soldier’s Herb • Woundwort • Carpenter’s Weed • Bloodwort
Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family – related to ragweed)
Origin: Europe, North America, and Western Asia
Parts Used: Aerial parts (flower, leaf, stem)
Primary Use: Wound Healing • Blood Flow Regulation • Fever Reduction • Digestive & Menstrual Support

✨ Description

Yarrow, or Achillea millefolium, is one of the oldest and most trusted herbs in the world — a protector, healer, and blood balancer revered by warriors, midwives, and herbalists for centuries. Its delicate white blossoms belie a powerful medicinal nature, known to stop bleeding, stimulate circulation, and promote tissue repair.

Legend holds that the Greek hero Achilles used Yarrow to treat wounds on the battlefield, giving rise to its botanical name and its reputation as “the herb of the brave.” Beyond its physical properties, Yarrow carries an energetic strength — a plant that both protects and restores, helping the body find balance between overactivity and stagnation.

Yarrow’s flavor is distinctly bitter and aromatic, stimulating digestion and cooling the body during fever or inflammation. In the wild, it stands resilient — a mirror of the fortitude it imparts to those who use it.

💪 Internal Uses & Benefits

• Wound & Circulation Support: Promotes clotting for external wounds while improving circulation internally.
• Digestive Aid: Stimulates appetite and supports bile flow to ease bloating and sluggish digestion.
• Fever Reduction: Encourages gentle sweating, helping to lower fever naturally.
• Menstrual Health: Regulates heavy bleeding, eases cramping, and tones the uterus.
• Anti-inflammatory & Antimicrobial: Helps calm infections and inflammation throughout the body.
• Blood Pressure & Flow: Supports balanced blood pressure through vascular toning.

How to Use:

• Tea: Steep 1–2 tsp dried Yarrow in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes. Drink 2–3 times daily for cleansing or during illness.
• Tincture: 20–40 drops in water as needed for menstrual or fever support.
• Powder: Use ¼ tsp in capsules or warm water for digestion or wound recovery.

Pairs Well With:

• Elderflower & Peppermint: To reduce fever and support immune defense.
• Shepherd’s Purse: For menstrual regulation and heavy flow.
• Calendula or Comfrey: For topical healing and wound repair.
• Ginger or Cinnamon: To enhance circulation and warming properties.

💨 External & Topical Use

• Poultice: Fresh leaves crushed and applied to cuts or bruises help stop bleeding and speed healing.
• Salve or Oil: Excellent for burns, insect bites, or skin irritation.
• Mouth Rinse: Infused tea can soothe gum inflammation or sore throats.
• Baths: Added to warm baths to calm menstrual discomfort or inflammation.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Element: Air & Water
Chakra Alignment: Root, Solar Plexus, and Heart

Yarrow is a plant of protection and boundaries, shielding energy fields while strengthening courage and resilience. It is often used in rituals or spiritual baths to seal the aura, guard against negativity, and promote emotional healing after trauma.

Energetically, Yarrow teaches balance — between giving and receiving, bleeding and binding, strength and surrender.

Energetic Signature: Cooling, protective, harmonizing.
Affirmation:

“I am safe, strong, and whole. My energy is shielded, and my body knows how to heal.”

🌾 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Yarrow is organically cultivated and wild-harvested in clean mountain meadows across Eastern Europe and North America. Harvested in full bloom when its healing oils peak, the leaves and blossoms are gently air-dried to preserve their delicate aroma and vibrant potency.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Bitter, floral, aromatic, slightly spicy.
• Energetic Profile: Cooling, drying, balancing.

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid during pregnancy except under professional supervision (can stimulate uterine contractions).
• May cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to ragweed, daisies, or other Asteraceae family herbs.
• Consult your healthcare provider before long-term internal use, especially if on blood thinners.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Yarrow is one of my most trusted all-purpose herbs — both a warrior’s ally and a healer’s friend. It belongs in every herbal cabinet for its ability to stop bleeding, balance cycles, and protect the spirit. I often include it in cleansing teas, wound powders, and energy baths.

“When life wounds you, Yarrow helps you seal the cut — physically, emotionally, and energetically.”