Yarrow Essential Oil

ORIGIN
Bosnia and Herzegovina

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Achillea millefolium

PARTS USED
Flowers

EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam distilled

NOTE CLASSIFICATION
Middle

AROMA
Dry, smooth, herbal

OVERVIEW
Known for its astringent properties. Yarrow is also used as an anti-inflammatory and in cold preparations.

BLENDS WELL WITH
Bay, black pepper, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, cypress, grapefruit, lavender, neroli, oakmoss, pine, valerian, vetiver, ylang ylang

HERBAL MISCELLANY
Yarrow was used in the brewing process to flavor beer before hops were used.

PRECAUTIONS
Oil Specific: Avoid while pregnant.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.