Yarrow essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the flowers and sometimes other parts of Achillea millefolium. It contains beautiful flowers of a myriad of colors like pink and white. Each flower is actually a cluster of a few dozen minute flowers. Yarrow is used for many medicinal purposes besides its use in treating wounds. Yarrow was used in Europe to flavor drinks in place of hops. Yarrow alleviates pain, inflammation and reduces insomnia. Yarrow essential oil has no fixed standards for production. However, the essential oil with higher concentration of a special compound called “chamazulene” is better for wound healing. The most common variety of yarrow essential oil is the blue yarrow, which is deep blue in color. However, there are other yarrow species which yield an essential oil that is more greenish in color.

It is healing, soothing, relaxing and very useful. It is said that yarrow essential oil has a relaxing effect on muscles, nerves, belly and breath. Tonifying to the entire body when topically applied, yarrow's astringent and emollient qualities make it useful in promoting smooth skin on the face, body, upper and lower legs, and anywhere the skin had been previously stressed to create imperfections in texture. Yarrow as an herb has been used extensively and traditionally to support wound healing. Yarrow's calming effect extends to the mind, where it can have a de-stressing effect which can gently overcome feelings of anxiousness, restlessness or trouble sleeping.

Yarrow essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the flowers and sometimes other parts of Achillea millefolium. It contains beautiful flowers of a myriad of colors like pink and white. Each flower is actually a cluster of a few dozen minute flowers. Yarrow is used for many medicinal purposes besides its use in treating wounds. Yarrow was used in Europe to flavor drinks in place of hops. Yarrow alleviates pain, inflammation and reduces insomnia. Yarrow essential oil has no fixed standards for production. However, the essential oil with higher concentration of a special compound called “chamazulene” is better for wound healing. The most common variety of yarrow essential oil is the blue yarrow, which is deep blue in color. However, there are other yarrow species which yield an essential oil that is more greenish in color.

It is healing, soothing, relaxing and very useful. It is said that yarrow essential oil has a relaxing effect on muscles, nerves, belly and breath. Tonifying to the entire body when topically applied, yarrow's astringent and emollient qualities make it useful in promoting smooth skin on the face, body, upper and lower legs, and anywhere the skin had been previously stressed to create imperfections in texture. Yarrow as an herb has been used extensively and traditionally to support wound healing. Yarrow's calming effect extends to the mind, where it can have a de-stressing effect which can gently overcome feelings of anxiousness, restlessness or trouble sleeping.