Essential Oils
Yarrow
Main Therapeutic Properties
The Circulatory system: Stimulates general circulation, said to stimulate blood renewal, varicose veins, chilblains.
The Digestive system: relieves constipation, expels gas, hemorrhoids, indigestion, laxative
The Muscular system: Relieves muscle inflammations, arthritis, rheumatism, aches and pains.
The Nervous system: Soothing to nervous tension, irritability
The Respiratory system: Antiseptic, soothes inflammation in the respiratory lining, decongestive, bronchitis, laryngitis, sooths coughs
The Skin: Good for inflamed conditions, dermatitis, acne, burns, cuts, rashes, scars, tones the skin, wounds, antiseptic.
The Urinary system: Antiseptic, cystitis and other urinary infections, strengthens bladder, aids balance of excess fluid loss.
Psychology of: Calming aroma, yet stimulating, can be useful when physically or emotionally exhausted.
| Latin name: | Achillea millefolium |
| Part of Plant used: | Flowering plant |
| Extraction method: | Distillation |
| Country of Origin: | France |
| Botanical Family: | Compositae |
| Colour of oil: | Can be yellowy brown or light blue |
| Odour Description: | Sweet, spicy, warm, fresh |
| Notes: | Top-strong Mid-strong Base-mild |
| Safety Information: | |
| Chemical Constituents: | Azulene, apigenol, borneol, bornyl acetate, cineol, camphor, salicic acid. |
| Actions on the body: | Antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, expectorant, febrifuge, stimulant |
The Circulatory system: Stimulates general circulation, said to stimulate blood renewal, varicose veins, chilblains.
The Digestive system: relieves constipation, expels gas, hemorrhoids, indigestion, laxative
The Muscular system: Relieves muscle inflammations, arthritis, rheumatism, aches and pains.
The Nervous system: Soothing to nervous tension, irritability
The Respiratory system: Antiseptic, soothes inflammation in the respiratory lining, decongestive, bronchitis, laryngitis, sooths coughs
The Skin: Good for inflamed conditions, dermatitis, acne, burns, cuts, rashes, scars, tones the skin, wounds, antiseptic.
The Urinary system: Antiseptic, cystitis and other urinary infections, strengthens bladder, aids balance of excess fluid loss.
Psychology of: Calming aroma, yet stimulating, can be useful when physically or emotionally exhausted.