Yarrow

Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a flowering plant native to Europe and North America, which has distinct heads with many tiny, tightly-packed flowers.

Can you eat Yarrow?

Yes! History tells us that people once chewed on the yarrow plants leaves to relieve the pain associated with toothache.

Is Yarrow an antiviral?

Yes! Yarrow has antiviral properties which prompts many expert herbalists to recommend it for the treatment of Cold & Flu symptoms.

How do you use yarrow for healing?

Yarrow may be used for as a potential treatment for loss of appetite, diarrhoea, the common cold and Hay Fever.

Does Yarrow make you sleepy?

It might do! Yarrow is not suitable for use by those taking over-the-counter sedative medications, as it is thought to increase the overall sedative effect.

Is Yarrow good for hair?

Yes! Yarrow has been shown to soothe the scalp and encourage healthy Hair growth.

Is Yarrow good for your skin?

Yes! It is thought that first ever use of yarrow as a natural medicinal, was upon the Skin. These days, many herbalists recommend for those with sensitive or problematic skin.

What are the side effects of Yarrow?

When used topically, yarrow may irritate some types of skin so it's important to conduct a patch test before you consider using it in full. And when taken orally, yarrow may cause drowsiness.