Yarrow Essential Oil, Green, USA

Category  Essential Oils

Species   Achillea millefolium L., fam. Asteraceae (Compositae)

Part          Herb

Method     Steam Distillation

Class       Ketone

Country   USA

Code       AchMil4

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Yarrow Essential Oil, Green, USA, (Achilles millefolium),a powerful decongestant of the prostate and helps to balance hormones.

Yarrow Essential Oil, Green, USA, part used Herb, method steam distillation, origin USA, sold in weight 1 ounce to 1 pound.

Chamazulene [12-19%]

Trans-Beta-Caryophyllene [4-8%]

Germacrene D [4-8%]

Camphor [4-9%]

Sabinene [3-7%]

Beta-Pinene [3-7%]

1,8 Cineol (Eucalyptol) [2-6%]

Action:  Yarrow is anti-inflammatory, reduces indigestion, reduces or prevents scarring, and promotes the healing of wounds.

Traditional Uses:  The Greek Achilles, hero of the Trojan War, was said to have used the yarrow herb to help cure the injury to his Achilles tendon.  Yarrow was considered sacred by the Chinese, who recognized the harmony of the Yin and Yang energies within it.  It has been said that the fragrance of Yarrow makes possible the meting of heaven and earth.  Yarrow oil was used by Germanic tribes for the treatment of battle wounds.

Indications:  Acne, appetite (lack of), bladder or kidney weakness, cellulite, respiratory infections, digestion (poor), menstrual problems, eczema, gallbladder inflammation, gastritis, gout, poor hair growth, headaches, hemorrhoids, hypertension, liver and menopause problems, neuritis, neuralgia, pelvic and urinary infections, prostatis, rheumatism, sprains, sunburn, thrombosis, ulcers, vaginitis, varicose veins, and wounds.

Other Uses:  Yarrow essential oil is a powerful decongestant of the prostate and helps to balance hormones.

Application:  Diffuse or apply topically.

Fragrant Influence:  Balancing highs and lows, both external and internal, Yarrow oil may allow us to have our heads in the clouds while our feet remain firm on the ground.  Yarrow balancing properties may also make it useful during meditation.  Yarrow is supportive to intuitive energies and helps reduce confusion and ambivalence.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult physician. 

Green Yarrow oil from the USA has a great grassy penetrating herbal character.  The aroma is certainly different from Bulgarian material which is sweeter and has a higher chamazulene content.  This Yarrow material has interesting chemistry with significant percentages of trans beta farnesene and germacrene D.