Yarrow Flower

Yarrow Flower – Whole Herb for Healing, Circulation & Immune Support

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
Category: Medicinal Herb | Dried Flower | Herbal Tea or Tincture
Form: Loose Dried Flower 

Description

Yarrow Flower, known by its Latin name Achillea millefolium, is a time-honored medicinal herb named after the Greek warrior Achilles, who is said to have used it to treat battlefield wounds. Revered in both Western herbalism and folk medicine, yarrow offers an impressive range of healing properties—particularly for wound care, immune defense, circulation, and menstrual balance.

Its delicate white (or sometimes pink) blossoms hold powerful astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial actions. Yarrow is used both internally and externally, making it a staple in any herbal first-aid kit and wellness regimen.

Medicinal Benefits

🩸 Wound Healing: Stops bleeding, speeds tissue repair, and prevents infection when applied topically

🌡️ Fever Support: Promotes sweating (diaphoretic), helping to break fevers naturally

🩺 Circulatory Tonic: Improves blood flow, tones blood vessels, and may reduce varicose veins and high blood pressure

♀️ Menstrual Balance: Eases cramps, regulates flow, and supports delayed or heavy periods

💧 Digestive Support: Relieves bloating, colic, and indigestion

🛡️ Immune Support: Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties support the body in fighting colds, flu, and infections

How to Use (Dosing Guidelines)

💧 Herbal Tea (Infusion):

Use 1–2 tsp dried yarrow flower per cup of hot water

Steep covered for 10–15 minutes

Drink 2–3 times daily for fever, menstrual relief, digestion, or immune support

🌿 Topical Use:

Infuse in oil or make a poultice or compress

Apply to wounds, rashes, varicose veins, or bruises

For mouthwash or sore throat gargle: Use cooled tea as a rinse

Precautions & Contraindications

❌ Avoid during pregnancy (uterine stimulant)

🌼 May cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed, daisies, or other Asteraceae family plants

🚫 Not recommended for long-term use in large doses without practitioner guidance

⚠️ May interact with blood thinners or blood pressure medication—consult your healthcare provider

Energetic Profile

Taste: Bitter, aromatic

Energetics: Cooling, drying

Associated Systems: Blood, uterus, skin, immune, digestive

Elemental Correspondence: Air & Water

Chakra: Solar Plexus & Root