What is Yarrow used for?+
Yarrow is best known for wound care and skin healing, women's reproductive health, heart health. Apply the salve or infused oil 2–3 times daily to clean skin.
What's the best way to prepare Yarrow?+
Yarrow can be prepared as infusion, tincture, poultice, and salve. For leaves and flowers, an infusion (steep in just-boiled water, covered) is best. For roots, barks, and seeds, a decoction (simmer for 20–30 minutes) is needed to extract the actives. Tinctures and capsules are convenient when you don't want to brew.
How much Yarrow should I take?+
Infusion: 1 tsp dried in 8oz hot, steep 10 min, 2-3x daily; Tincture: 30-60 drops; Poultice: fresh leaf on wound
What forms does Yarrow come in?+
Yarrow is sold as dried aerial parts, tincture, infused oil, salve, and tea. Whole dried herb is the most economical and lets you brew tea; tincture is convenient for daily use and travel; capsules are easiest if you don't like the taste.
How should I store Yarrow?+
Airtight glass, cool dark; dried 1 yr
Is Yarrow safe during pregnancy?+
Yarrow has pregnancy cautions. Avoid in pregnancy; Asteraceae allergy possible; photosensitivity rare If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your midwife, doctor, or a certified herbalist before using.
Is Yarrow safe for pets?+
Yarrow can be used around pets with caution. Small topical use okay; avoid internal for cats
Where does Yarrow come from?+
Aerial parts; Europe, USA
What are the energetics of Yarrow?+
In traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, Yarrow is considered cool, dry, bitter, and pungent. Energetics describe how an herb feels in the body — cooling or warming, drying or moistening. They help match the herb to the person and the season.
