
Yarrow Extract
First-Aid & Inflammation Support
CA$25.00
Herbal Highlights & Research
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
• Wound & bleeding support – Historically applied to cuts to slow bleeding. Animal studies confirm yarrow extracts shorten bleeding time and enhance collagen deposition for wound repair https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10809340/
• Anti-inflammatory – Yarrow contains flavonoids and lactones with demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects, supporting its use for calming irritation and tissue inflammation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28163113/
• Antimicrobial – Extracts of yarrow flowers and aerial parts show antibacterial and antifungal effects, including activity against Staphylococcus aureus and other common pathogens, as well as antibiofilm activity https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/57/1/34
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9027353/
• Digestive support – Traditionally taken as a bitter tonic. Research confirms yarrow can reduce intestinal spasms, stimulate bile secretion, and protect the gastric lining, supporting digestive comfort
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3847392/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40345999/
• Menstrual support – A double-blind clinical trial found that yarrow tea significantly reduced cramping and menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26238568/
• Fever & cold support – As a comforting diaphoretic for fevers and colds, yarrow’s traditional use is supported in ethnopharmacological summaries; recognized for stimulating sweat and helping the body’s cooling process https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285763271_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium_Linn_a_herbal_medicinal_plant_with_broad_therapeutic_use_-_A_review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232110/
• Traditional use: Known as “herbal military woundwort,” yarrow was carried by soldiers to staunch bleeding, and in European folklore it was used for fevers, divination, and protection.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been trusted for millennia as one of nature’s original first-aid remedies. Soldiers carried it to stop bleeding, healers brewed it for fevers and digestive relief, and midwives turned to it for menstrual comfort. At Yarrow Creek, we harvest the same feathery leaves and summer blooms that have long symbolized resilience across cultures. Our extract is prepared fresh at a concentrated 1:2 ratio, preserving the full spectrum of its active compounds in a way that simple teas or home infusions can’t match. The result is a potent, ready-to-use herbal extract that carries both tradition and modern research — supporting circulation, tissue repair, immune defense, digestive balance, and menstrual wellness in one bottle.
That versatility is exactly what makes yarrow so special: it’s just as useful dabbed directly onto a cut as it is taken in water for cramps or bloating. It can help calm a fever, ease heavy menstrual flow, or even support digestion after a heavy meal. Whether you reach for it in moments of urgency or as part of your regular cycle care, yarrow adapts to what your body needs most.
It’s a small bottle, but it’s surprisingly practical — and once you’ve tried it, you’ll see why yarrow has a lasting place in both herbal tradition and on my own apothecary shelf.
How to Use
• General Wellness: Take 1–2 mL (20–40 drops) in a small glass of water or tea, up to 3× daily.
• Fever or Acute Support: At the onset of fever, cramping, or digestive upset, take 1 mL every 2–3 hours as needed, up to 5 doses in 24 hours. Best taken in warm water during fever to promote gentle sweating.
• Menstrual Comfort: Begin 3–5 days before expected menstruation. Take 1–2 mL in water or tea, 2–3× daily, and continue through the first 1–2 days of the cycle as needed. Helps ease cramping and balance flow.
• Topical First-Aid: Apply undiluted or diluted extract directly to cuts, scrapes, insect bites, and minor rashes. For bruises or swollen joints, add 1–2 mL to a small bowl of cool water, soak a clean cloth, and apply as a compress for 10–15 minutes.
Ingredients
Fresh Yarrow aerial parts (Achillea millefolium), Alcohol (40%).
Safety Note
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Those with daisy-family allergies should use caution. If you’re on blood-thinning medication, check with your healthcare provider before use. For skin applications, try a small patch test first to ensure comfort.
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