Yarrow

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium Common Names: Yarrow, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort Description: Yarrow is a common and powerful plant, easily recognized by its delicate, feathery leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers. Revered for centuries, its medicine is swift and effective, earning it the name "Soldier's Woundwort" for its ability to stop bleeding. It is a dual-action hero of the herbal world: it promotes sweating to break a fever and simultaneously acts as an astringent to tighten tissues and stop the flow of blood. A true first-aid kit in a single plant. Energetics: Cool, Dry, Pungent, Bitter, Astringent Key Constituents: The therapeutic properties of Yarrow are due to a rich blend of volatile oils (including camphor and azulene), bitter principles, tannins, and flavonoids. The tannins are responsible for its hemostatic and astringent actions, while the volatile oils contribute to its diaphoretic properties. Traditional Uses: Yarrow is a versatile and essential her