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Yarrow is an herb. The above ground parts are used to make medicine.
Yarrow is used forfever,common cold,hay fever, absence ofmenstruation,dysentery,diarrhea, loss of appetite,gastronintestinal Gtract discomfort, and to inducesweating.
Some people chew the fresh leaves to relievetoothache.
Yarrow is applied to theskinto stop bleeding fromhemorrhoids; for wounds; and as a sitz bath for painful, lowerpelvic, cramp-like conditionsinwomen.
In combination with other herbs, yarrow is used for bloating,gas,mild gastrointestinal (GI) cramping, and other GI complaints.
In foods, the young leaves and flowers of yarrow are used in salads.
In manufacturing, yarrow is also used as a cosmetic cleanser.Yarrow oil is used in shampoos.Yarrow might also help get rid ofdark skin spots or hyperpigmentation.
Although harmless, this condition can lead to large dark patches of skin, caused by a progressive buildup of the skin pigment melanin. Yarrow essential oil blocked melanin production in skin cells, suggesting it should be further researched for helping prevent or reduce skin hyperpigmentation.
Yarrow has been used for centuries as a folk remedy
- Digestive issues
- Wounds, bites, and diseases
- Menstrual retention and high blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Liver diseases
HOW TO USE
Add 1 teaspoon of dried yarrow flower to one cup of boiling water. Cover and steep for 30 minutes, then strain and serve.
- Fresh yarrow plant tincture of 1:2 ratio in 95% alcohol, 2-5mL/day
- Dry yarrow plant tincture of 1:5 ratio in 40% alcohol, 2-5mL/day
