Description
Yarrow Essential Oil Achillea millefolium
Origin and Extraction:
Country of Origin: UK
Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
Plant Part: Flowers and leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Aroma:
Deep, sweet and herbaceous with a warm, slightly camphoraceous quality
The Plant:
Yarrow is a hardy perennial herb native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and widely cultivated across the UK. Its botanical name, Achillea millefolium, derives from the Greek hero Achilles, who according to legend used yarrow to staunch the bleeding wounds of his soldiers during the Trojan War. Furthermore, throughout history soldiers across many cultures carried yarrow into battle specifically for its wound-healing properties. The herb has been used since ancient times across European, Chinese and Native American traditional medicine for its remarkable ability to support healing of both internal and external wounds. The flowers and leaves are steam distilled to produce a beautifully complex essential oil that remains one of the most valued aromatics in zoopharmacognosy.
Commonly selected by animals:
With wounds, both internal and external
With inflammatory pain
With arthritis
With urinary and kidney problems
Recovering from shock or trauma
It may:
Support a healthy urinary system
Support healthy circulation
Offer feelings of protection
Support wound healing
