Homemade Uses of Yarrow
1. Yarrow Tea (For internal healing and immune support)
– Ingredients: 1 tsp dried yarrow leaves/flowers, 1 cup hot water
– Instructions: Steep yarrow in hot water for 10–15 minutes. Strain and drink 1–3 cups per day.
– Use for: Fever, digestion, menstrual cramps, stress relief, sleep aid.
2. Yarrow Tincture (Concentrated herbal extract)
– Ingredients: Fresh or dried yarrow, high-proof alcohol (like vodka)
– Instructions: Fill a jar halfway with chopped yarrow, cover with alcohol. Seal and store in a dark place for 4–6 weeks. Shake daily. Strain and store.
– Use for: Drop under the tongue or in tea for calming nerves, stomach issues, or regulating cycles.
3. Yarrow Poultice (For wounds, cuts, or bug bites)
– Instructions: Crush fresh yarrow leaves and apply directly to the skin. Wrap with clean cloth or gauze.
– Use for: Stopping bleeding, reducing inflammation, speeding wound healing.
4. Yarrow Infused Oil (For skin care and massages)
– Ingredients: Dried yarrow, olive oil or almond oil
– Instructions: Fill a jar with dried yarrow, cover with oil. Let sit in a warm place (sunny window) for 2–4 weeks. Strain and store.
– Use for: Massaging sore muscles, treating skin rashes or fungal infections, calming skin.
5. Yarrow Salve (For skin healing)
– Ingredients: Yarrow infused oil, beeswax
– Instructions: Gently heat 1/2 cup infused oil with 1 tbsp beeswax until melted. Pour into small containers and cool.
– Use for: Cuts, burns, cracked skin, eczema.
6. Yarrow Steam Inhalation (For colds, flu, and congestion)
– Instructions: Add a handful of dried yarrow to a bowl of hot water. Cover head with towel and inhale deeply.
– Use for: Clearing sinuses, reducing chest congestion.
