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Medicinal Uses of Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Possibly the most beautiful, pollinating, medicinal herb on earth!
Wounds
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow, has a clotting action, giving it the ability to stop bleeding immediately. The astringent properties of yarrow cause the skin to contract upon contact, helping to close wounds. It can stop the external bleeding of exposed wounds by simply chewing up some leaves or flowers and applying it to a cut (spit poultice). This is a quick remedy for scrapes while hiking. Stuffing leaves in one's nose can stop nosebleeds, and it can even be used on your animal's cuts and scrapes. Yarrow is also a strong analgesic, relieving pain that often accompanies trauma and injury. Its anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial abilities contribute to the prevention and treatment of infection. The yarrow
Yarrow originates from the Dutch word yerw which is "to repair".
Yarrow grows all over the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, and as an introduced plant in Australia. Though sometimes thought of as a common weed, it's actually one of the most well known and versatile of medicinal plants. This and many other meaningful old world names surround yarrow, and its use as valued food and medicine since ancient times.