ORGANIC YARROW

Organic Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), also known as common yarrow, milfoil, soldier’s woundwort, or staunch weed, is a perennial herb renowned for its medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic uses. The above-ground parts of the plant are primarily used for therapeutic preparations, providing a wide range of benefits for overall health and wellness.

Health and Medicinal Benefits:

• Fever and Respiratory Support: Yarrow tea promotes sweating and helps alleviate fevers, common cold, and hay fever.
• Digestive Health: Traditionally used to ease gastrointestinal discomfort, dysentery, diarrhea, flatulence, and mild GI cramping, Yarrow supports digestion and stimulates appetite.
• Menstrual Health: Believed to encourage menstruation and relieve cramps, particularly in women with psychosomatic-related pelvic discomfort.
• Circulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Yarrow’s bitter compounds, chamazulene, proazulene, saponins, tannins, and fatty acids contribute to dilation of surface capillaries, potentially improving circulation and reducing inflammation.
• Oral Health: Fresh Yarrow leaves can be chewed to relieve toothache.
• Topical Applications: Applied externally, it aids in stopping bleeding from wounds or hemorrhoids and can be used as a sitz bath for painful lower-pelvic conditions.
• Support for Liver and Gallbladder: May assist in gallbladder function and overall liver health.
• Cardiovascular Support: Orally, it has been used to support conditions like coronary and cerebral thrombosis with hypertension.

Culinary and Commercial Uses:

• The young leaves and flowers of Yarrow are edible and can be added to salads.
• Yarrow oil is used in shampoos, cosmetics, and as a natural cleanser.
• Incorporated into herbal teas and snuff, it is valued for both flavor and therapeutic properties.

Precautions:
Prolonged use of Yarrow tea may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight. It is not recommended for pregnant women or those allergic to ragweed.

Usage Notes:
Yarrow can be brewed into tea, applied topically, or combined with other herbs for enhanced gastrointestinal or circulatory support. Its natural constituents offer gentle yet effective relief for a variety of ailments, making it a valuable addition to both traditional herbal medicine and modern wellness routines.