Yarrow Oil Profile

(Milfoile)
Achillea millefolium

Yarrow Oil Profile

	Yarrow General - Yarrow is a hardy, weedy perennial, growing 8-18 inches (20-45 cm), sometimes to 24 inches (60 cm), tall. If cultivated and fertilized, can grow to 5 feet. Each flower head resembles a single flower but has five ray florets and a central disk. Flowers in summer to early fall. Seeds have small wings.
	Yarrow Oil Uses - Yarrow essential oil, Achillea millefolium,  has a scent that is sharp, woody, herbaceous. Often used for fever, hair care, hemorrhoids, hypertension, indigestion, insomnia, migraine, scars, stretch marks, varicose veins, wounds. Yarrow has been used since antiquity for headaches, fevers (drink hot yarrow tea), colds, and influenza. Helps curb diarrhea, dysentery, anemia, gas, diabetes, Bright's disease, palpitations and excessive menstruation. Treatment for gastrointestinal and gallbladder complaints, gonorrhea, toothache (chew the leaves), lack of appetite, and catarrhs of the digestive system. Also hyperacidity, nervousness, nosebleed, bleeding from the lungs, anorexia, enteritis, stomach ulcers, hemoptysis, gastritis, high blood pressure, styptic, and sleep disturbances. Produces a feeling of peace and relaxation for women in the menopause, and is a tonic.
	Yarrow oil,  Achillea millefolium, blends well with the following essential oils: cedarwood, pine, chamomile, valerian, vetiver and oakmoss.
	Yarrow Oil Cautions - Neurotoxic (toxic to the nerves). Avoid in pregnancy. Avoid orally in pregnancy, epilepsy, fever (no essential oil should be taken internally, use as massage).
	Yarrow Oil Properties - Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant, diaphoretic, digestive, expectorant, hemostatic, hypotensive, stomachic, tonic..
	All of our oils are 100% pure and natural, of therapeutic quality and free from any chemicals or pesticides. Although all of our products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified organic.
	Yarrow (Milfoile) Pure therapeutic quality Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.