Hello all you wonderful people! Have you ever used yarrow before? This herb is amazing, and one you should definitely try out in your future projects! Yarrow is actually a very beautiful plant, with adorable little white flowers growing in clusters! This plant can be used for such a wide variety of uses! While it is most well known for its medicinal and culinary purposes, it can also be used for skin care, soap making, and even for hair care! Did you know that yarrow is considered in Chinese tradition? Chinese proverb claims that yarrow can brighten your eyes and even promote your intelligence!
Some common bath and body products that can include yarrow are face masks, creams, lotions, ointments, soaps, bath teas, scrubs, bath salts, shampoos and conditioners, and bath bombs. When yarrow is used in homemade cosmetics and for soap making, it is great for reducing inflammation. Your hair can greatly benefit from using yarrow. Yarrow helps to treat dandruff, scalp irritations, oily scalp, and even any itchiness. Yarrow helps to promote new hair growth, as well as preventing hair loss! When you use a yarrow tea, it can even help to lighten your hair! There are many skin care benefits to yarrow as well! It helps to relieve many rashes and other irritations, treats eczema, reduce inflammation, and it can be used to treat bruises and wounds.
There are many medicinal benefits to yarrow use. The ancient Greek hero Achilles, was said to have been an invincible warrior and have taken yarrow into battle with him to treat the wounds of his soldiers. Since ancient times, yarrow was also used to treat blood clots and high blood pressure. Yarrow can be used to increase blood flow as well as treatment for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Many Native American tribes used yarrow for medicinal benefits, the Navajo for earaches and toothaches, Chippewas for headaches, and Cherokees to reduce fever and help to achieve restful sleep. For women, yarrow can help to reduce heavy bleeding from the menstrual cycle, as well as reducing cramps. It also relieves uterus congestion, promotes blood flow to the reproductive organs, and can treat ovarian cysts and endometriosis. However, pregnant women should avoid arrow as it can relax the muscles of the uterus, causing a miscarriage. Other conditions that can be treated with yarrow include the flu, colds, diverticulitis, dysentery, diarrhea, flatulence, muscle spasms, heart burn, insomnia, anxiety, amenorrhea, and arthritis.
Did you know that yarrow has been used for many types of spells and divination? It is believed in one spell that by tickling the inside of your nose with a yarrow leaf and your nose begins to bleed, it is an omen that you are certain to be successful. This is one herb you don’t want to pass up, especially with all of its amazing benefits! Make sure to check out our free Yarrow Class for even more yarrow uses and information! And check out all the rest of our free classes and recipes as well! Please don’t hesitate to contact us here at Nature’s Garden with any thoughts, questions, or concerns you may have, and keep watching for more Enlightened by Layla!
Nature’s Garden sells yarrow for external use only. We do not sell it as a food item. The information above talks about how great yarrow is for many industries, however we only sell it for external use. We provide this data for educational purposes only. Nothing in this article is to be construed as medical advice. Please consult your doctor before using this product or any of this information for treatment purposes.