Yarrow (Milfoile) Essential Oil
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow Essential Oil Profile Information
| Common Name |
- Yarrow Essential Oil, milfoile |
| Botanical Name |
- Achillea millefolium |
| Country of Origin |
- Croatia |
| Parts Used |
- Herb |
| Extraction |
- Steam Distillation |
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General - Yarrow is a hardy, weedy perennial, growing 8-18 inches (20-45 cm), sometimes to 24 inches (60 cm), tall. If cultivated and fertilized, can grow to 5 feet. Each flower head resembles a single flower but has five ray florets and a central disk. Flowers in summer to early fall. Seeds have small wings.
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Uses - Yarrow essential oil, Achillea
millefolium, has a scent that is sharp, woody, herbaceous. Often used
for fever, hair care, hemorrhoids, hypertension, indigestion, insomnia, migraine, scars, stretch marks, varicose veins, wounds. Yarrow has been used
since antiquity for headaches, fevers (drink hot yarrow tea), colds, and influenza. Helps curb diarrhea, dysentery, anemia, gas, diabetes, Bright's
disease, palpitations and excessive menstruation. Treatment for gastrointestinal and gallbladder complaints, gonorrhea, toothache (chew the leaves),
lack of appetite, and catarrhs of the digestive system. Also hyperacidity, nervousness, nosebleed, bleeding from the lungs, anorexia, enteritis,
stomach ulcers, hemoptysis, gastritis, high blood pressure, styptic, and sleep disturbances. Produces a feeling of peace and relaxation for women in the
menopause, and is a tonic.
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Yarrow essential oil, Achillea
millefolium, blends well with the
following essential oils: cedarwood,
pine, chamomile,
valerian, vetiver and
oak
moss.
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Cautions - Neurotoxic (toxic to the nerves). Avoid in pregnancy. Avoid orally in pregnancy, epilepsy, fever (no essential
oil should be taken internally, use as massage).
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Properties - Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant,
diaphoretic, digestive, expectorant, hemostatic, hypotensive, stomachic, tonic..
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All of our oils are 100% pure and natural,
of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our products are of
premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic.
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Yarrow (Milfoile) Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap
making
ingredients,
lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body
fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more. |
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Ingredients