Yarrow
Achillea Millefolium
Description:
A perennial herb with simple stems, up to 3ft/1m high, with finely dissected leaves and bearing numerous, pinky white, dense flower heads
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant, diaphoretic, digestive, expectorant, hemostatic, hypotensive, stomachic, tonic
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the dried herb
Characteristics:
A dark blue or greenish-olive liquid with fresh, green, herbaceous, slightly camphoraceous odour. It blends well with cedarwood, pine, chamomile, valerian, vetivert and myrrh.
Perfume:
Scent:
Warm, fresh, green, sweet, herbaceous, slightly camphoraceous
Key Qualities:
Balancing, restorative, tonic (nerve), strengthening, opening, grounding, revitalising, mildly stimulating
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Acne, burns, cuts, eczema, hair rinse, inflammations, rashes, scars, wounds
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, thrombosis, varicose veins
Digestive System:
Constipation, cramp, flatulence, hemorrhoids, indigestion
Reproductive System:
Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
Immune System:
Colds, fever, 'flu
Urinary System:
Cystitis and other infections
Nervous System:
hypertension, insomnia, stress-related conditions
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, but there is possible sensitisation in some individuals. The oil can cause skin irritation in concentration.
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
