Yarrow (3% Jojoba)

Botanical Name:                   Achillea millefolium
Synonym:                              Milfoil, common yarrow
Botanical Family:                  Asteraceae (Compositae)
Country of Origin:                 Germany, Hungary, France
Plant Part:                              Leaves and flowering tops
Extraction Method:                Steam distillation
Characteristics:                     sweet, herbaceous, spicy
Properties:                             
Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, diaphoretic, digestive, expectorant, haemostatic, hypotensive, stomachic, tonic
Chemical Constituents:       
Tricyclene, α-pinene, camphene, β-pinene, sabinene, borneol acetate, 1,8-cineole, γ-terpinene, limonene, isoartemisia ketone, borneol, camphor, chamazulene
 
Indications:
 
Mind & Spirit:                                   
 
	
Calms nerves
	
Relieves stress.
 
Body: 
                       
	
Treats varicose veins, rheumatic pain and neuralgia
	
Lowers blood pressure
	
Excellent for rashes, scars, eczema and acne. 
 
Contraindications:                Nil.  Maybe be sensitising in some individuals
Note:                                     Top
Odour Intensity:                    Un-referred
Blends well with:                  
Bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, juniper, lavender, lemon, neroli, pine, rosemary, vetiver,
 
Traditions:                 
Yarrow was used as a charm in Scotland and was said to have powers to ward off evil spirits.  Yarrow is also known as the Military herb.  The Swedes add it to their beer for a more rousing effect.  Throughout the ages it’s reputation grew and was used for healing a variety of ailments from lung cancer and diabetes to severe colds.