Yarrow, Achillea Millefolium Hydrosol
Meaning Achillea = after God Achilles, refers to the face that this plant was used to heal his wounds.
Millefolium = a thousand flowers
Yarrow can be used internally or externally
Yarrow is a great Digestive aid and is significantly detoxifying but gentle.
A three-week course of 30mls in a litre of water daily will improve digestion, increase elimination and calm gastric spasms and rumbles and is recommended as part of a cleanse and weight loss program, according to “Suzanne Catty written in her book Hydrosols, The Next Aromatherapy”. Yarrow has bile releasing properties, it can quickly relieve indigestion and heart burn caused by over indulgence.
Yarrow is antispasmodic for the reproductive, Helps with Menstrual Problems and muscular system.
Because it is cooling & an anti-inflammatory it helps reduce fever and eases aches and pains associated with flu and colds.
A great balancer both mentally and physically, yarrow stabilises body fluids and gets rid of excess water without being overly diuretic.
Yarrow is also a mild antibacterial and antiseptic, it helps with problem skin, acne skin, eczema, dermal infections, minimise varicose veins, reduces scars, with sun & wind burn, by spraying on the face & body with a mist bottle.
It is great for cleaning wounds, helps to stop bleeding, great as an aftershave mist for those Knicks that sometimes occur.
Yarrow provides mental calm and helps find peace, it is highly energetic and good for spiritual or distance work.
Yarrow is great for use on your animals as they love the smell.
The information provided on these pages is not a substitute for necessary medical care, nor intended as medical advice. Always keep hydrosols tightly closed, refrigerated, and out of reach of children. If redness or irritation occurs when applied to the skin, stop using immediately and contact your health provider if necessary.
250mls