Native to Europe, Asia and North America over 100 varieties of Yarrow grow worldwide today. It is one of the most adaptable and incredibly hardy plants alive and has survived on this planet for thousands of years. Pollen believed to be from the Yarrow plant was found during an excavation of a 40,000-60,000-year old Neanderthal tomb. From the Trojan War to the American Civil War, Yarrow has been effective in treating and healing wounds.

NATURE’S CREATION YARROW

Plant of Defence

Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium

Planets: Venus, moon

Element: Water

Today herbalists and homeopaths focus on the anti-inflammatory properties of the herb. Yarrow also contains Sesquiterpene lactones. Sesquiterpenes are characteristic of the Compositae family and their anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic and anti-cancer effects have been clinically tested and well documented.

Many Native Americans tribes considered Yarrow to be an all-purpose, “life medicine”. They utilized it for pain relief and chewed the root as a cure for toothaches and mouth sores. It was consumed as a tea to reduce fever and aid in sleep. Yarrow contains a source of salicin. When salicin is converted to salicylic acid in the body, the effect is similar to today’s synthetic aspirin. This may account for the ability to successfully treat fevers and reduce pain.

Insight: The energy of Yarrow is harmonizing and balancing especially when connected to conflicting disturbances and emotions. If you are experiencing a sense of vulnerability then Yarrow comes to you to protect and support you.