Essential Oil – Yarrow

• Wound Healing: Renowned for its "vulnerary" properties, helping to support the rapid healing of minor cuts, bruises, and scrapes.
• Inflammatory Skin Conditions: Its high chamazulene content makes it excellent for soothing eczema, psoriasis, and "hot" skin rashes.
• Astringent Effect: Helps balance oily skin and tighten pores, making it useful for acne-prone complexions.
• Scalp Health: Used in hair oils to support scalp circulation and reduce dandruff or irritation.

Reproductive & Endocrine System

• Menstrual Regulation: Traditionally used to help balance irregular cycles and encourage healthy flow (menstrual tonic).
• Cramp Relief: Its antispasmodic properties help ease the intensity of painful menstrual cramps.
• Menopause Support: Helps manage the emotional and physical "heat" associated with hot flashes and hormonal shifts.

Circulatory & Lymphatic System

• Blood Flow Tonic: Known to help improve "sluggish" circulation and is often used in blends for varicose veins or hemorrhoids.
• Hemostatic Properties: Traditionally valued for its ability to help stop or slow bleeding (the name Achillea comes from Achilles, who reportedly used it on the battlefield).
• Lymphatic Drainage: Used in massage to encourage the removal of toxins and reduce fluid retention (edema).

Digestive System

• Digestive Stimulant: Helps spark a sluggish appetite and supports the secretion of digestive enzymes.
• Biliary Support: Assists the liver and gallbladder in processing fats and detoxifying the body.
• Cramp Soothing: Calms stomach spasms and eases the discomfort of indigestion or flatulence.

Nervous System

• Emotional Boundaries: In energetic aromatherapy, Yarrow is the "oil of protection," helping people who feel overly sensitive to others' emotions.
• Stress Relief: Provides a calming, grounding effect during times of major life transitions or emotional "bruising."

• This oil should be avoided during pregnancy and by those with epilepsy due to its thujone content
• It may also cause skin sensitization in some individuals, so a patch test is highly recommended.