This can only be purchased at our store, we cannot currently sell online.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a powerful, time-tested medicinal herb renowned for its exceptional ability to heal wounds, stop bleeding, and support systemic wellness. Yarrow is a premier styptic herb, meaning it rapidly helps to stop bleeding. Its botanical name, Achillea, honors the mythical Greek hero Achilles, who famously used the plant to treat his soldiers' bleeding wounds on the battlefield. Historically, its healing reputation is extensive: In the 1st Century, the physician Dioscorides strongly encouraged the use of yarrow, instructing healers to "pound the leaves and put them on a fresh wound to close and heal the wound, clear it from heat and inflammation, and congeal the blood. "When applied as a fresh or dried topical poultice, yarrow works rapidly to coagulate blood, clean the skin, and staunch stubborn bleeding's immediate clotting action is driven by the alkaloid achilleine paired with specific antioxidant flavonoids, which collectively trigger rapid hemostasis and reduce localized inflammation. Because it stops bleeding so efficiently, it is traditionally known by the common name Nosebleed plant, as well as "Soldier’s Woundwort".Heart health: Studies indicate that yarrow helps dilate blood vessels, which improves overall circulation and gently lowers blood pressure. Urinary & Kidney Health: Acting as a potent urinary astringent and antiseptic, it tones urinary tract tissues while helping to clear out infections. When consumed lukewarm or cool, it acts as a mild diuretic to encourage healthy fluid elimination. Women's Health: Yarrow helps regulate the menstrual cycle, reduces heavy flow, and alleviates painful cramps by relaxing uterine smooth muscles. Digestion & Immunity: Its bitter tonic properties stimulate bile production to ease colic, bloating, and weak digestion. Additionally, its diaphoresis-inducing properties make it excellent for relieving cold and flu symptoms. Yarrow is available for U-pick along with the many other herbs we have! Come harvest for its amazing health benefits or simply as a lovely bouquet for $3-$5 a bundle. We also have Yarrow available as a Tincture, Glycerite, Salve, and as a Loose-Leaf Tea!
Sources: Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH, Encyclopédie of Herbal Medicine. Ross, Jeremy. Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine. Verl. für Ganzheitliche Medizin Wühr, 2010.