Yarrow

Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium

🌍 Where It’s Grown

Yarrow grows in temperate regions worldwide, especially North America, Europe, and Asia.
Your batches are typically harvested from Bulgaria in open meadows and mountainsides, where the plant develops its strongest medicinal qualities.

🌿 Benefits

• Supports immune health and overall wellness
• Traditionally used to help reduce fever, inflammation, and congestion
• May soothe cramps and digestive discomfort
• Known to help balance the menstrual cycle
• Astringent properties support skin healing
• Energetically helps with boundaries, clarity, and emotional protection

🔥 Hot Brew or ❄️ Cold Brew?

Best as a hot infusion.

Hot Brew:
• 1 tsp per cup
• Water 200–212°F
• Steep 10–15 minutes for maximum benefits
• Slightly bitter, warming, and deeply herbal

Cold Brew:
• Possible, but reduces the strength of its medicinal properties
• Cold infusion will taste milder and less bitter

🍯 Flavor Pairings to Improve Taste

Because Yarrow is naturally bitter and earthy, it pairs well with:

• Honey (best sweetener for this herb)
• Peppermint
• Chamomile
• Lemon balm
• Ginger
• Lavender
• Citrus peel (lemon or orange)

🌬 Can It Be Smoked in an Herbal Cigarette?

Yes — in moderation.
Yarrow can be used in herbal smoke blends:

• Produces a light, herbal smoke
• Traditionally used for clearing energy and grounding
• Best blended with mullein, lavender, or damiana to smooth the harshness

✨ Spiritual / Metaphysical Uses

• Powerful herb for energetic protection and psychic shielding
• Often used in rituals for courage, clarity, and emotional boundaries
• Helps strengthen intuition while keeping the energy field protected
• Burned or carried in sachets for protection and purification
• Associated with warriors, healers, and emotional resilience

⚠ Contraindications

• Avoid during pregnancy (may stimulate uterine activity)
• Use caution if allergic to ragweed or aster family plants
• Consult a professional if taking blood thinners
• Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition

📦 How to Store

• Store in an airtight container
• Keep in a cool, dry, dark place
• Avoid heat and moisture
• Shelf life: approx. 1–2 years when stored properly

IMPORTANT: Information on this website is based on research of the historical uses of this herb and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a medical professional before using any herb for therapeutic purposes. Do not take if pregnant or nursing, or for children.