YARROW PURE ESSENTIAL OIL
Achillea millefolium
Achillea is a perennial plant with strong stems of soft, wispy aromatic foliage and white or pink flowers that bloom from early summer into autumn. It produces a pungent, woody and herbaceous essential oil when steam distilled from the leaves, flowers and buds. The colour of the oil is blue due to chamazulene, a potent anti-inflammatory substance. Yarrow is unsurpassed in its anti-septic actions for the prevention of bacterial, fungal and viral infections in sores. It unclogs phlegm in the chest, bronchi and nose and is particularly effective for colds and coughs. Yarrow is a healing anti-infectious oil that could be included in chest massage for flu and colds.
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The merits of this oil
Hormone balancing: Yarrow is excellent for women’s health because of its calming, balancing actions on the mind and hormones. It regulates menstrual disorders and is also effective for the menopause, hot flushes, fatigue, headaches, besides calming emotions. It balances hormones in the body and is effective for preventing early menopause.
Varicose veins: A circulation booster of varicose veins that improves blood circulation in the veins. Some causes of varicose veins are irregular bowels, not drinking enough water, high heels, tight clothing and not exercising.
Unclogs the respiratory tract: Effective for unclogging the respiratory tract and for calming the inflammation caused by flu and colds.
Digestion: Yarrow calms inflammation in the digestive tract and inflammation in the circulatory system by cleansing toxins from the bloodstream.
Anti-rheumatic purifying circulant: Improves circulation and prevents the accumulation of uric acid in the joints and muscles to calm rheumatism and arthritis.
Anti-septic protection: Yarrow essential oil is an excellent anti-septic for protecting sores from bacterial, fungal and viral infections.
Anti-spasmodic: Yarrow has a calming, anti-spasmodic action on muscles, nerves, intestines and the respiratory tract.
Astringent: Yarrow’s astringent actions are effective for acne, oily skin, varicose veins, nose bleeds and hemorrhoids. It is also effective for the tightening of muscles and the blood vessels that affect hair thinning. The astringent actions of this oil prevent bleeding.
Purifying: It purifies toxins from the body through perspiration.
Digestive: Improves the secretion of digestive fluids such as acids and bile and also helps to improve the health of the liver and digestive organs. It calms and improves digestion.
Healing expectorant: Clears tightness and phlegm in the chest, bronchi and nose and is particularly effective for coughs and colds.
Menstruation: Regulates menstruation and calms headaches, abdominal menstrual pain and fatigue.
Menopause: It balances hormones in the body, making it effective for preventing early menopause.
Emollient: Moisturises the skin and helps make it smooth, preventing dry skin and infection.
Unclogs sinuses: It unclogs the sinus and air passages.
Metabolism tonic: Increases the metabolic functioning of digestion and the absorption of nutrients by toning up the liver, stomach and intestines. Yarrow is effective for proper excretion, regulates the endocrinal secretions of hormones and enzymes and tones up the nervous system and boosts the immune system to protect the body from infection.
Pain soother: Yarrow is very effective for the pain of migraines and rheumatoid arthritis.
Hair growth: This oil is effective for hair growth and its actions are boosted when Rosemary and Helichrysum essential oils are included.
Stomachic, balances oily skin and scalp, haemostatic, hypotensive, scalds, sores and abrasions, severe rashes, varicose veins, improves mind clarity, haemorrhoids, bladder and kidney infections, neuralgia, stress calming.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
The information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. Information or products discussed are not meant to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease or illness. Please approach a health practitioner before making changes to your diet, taking supplements or using essential oils that may interfere with medications.
