Yarrow

🌿 Yarrow - 5g

Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium
Also Known As: Soldier’s Herb, Milfoil, Nosebleed Plant, Herbal Militaris

Description

Yarrow is a perennial herb with feathery, fern-like leaves and clusters of tiny white, yellow, or pink flowers. Its delicate foliage belies the plant’s strong, stabilizing energy. Historically carried into battle to stop bleeding and protect soldiers, Yarrow embodies resilience, courage, and holistic healing.

Magical Properties

Yarrow is a sacred protective and divinatory herb. It strengthens courage, shields the aura, and enhances psychic insight. In folk magic, Yarrow is used to ward off evil, attract victory, and support healing.

• Element: Fire & Earth

• Planetary Correspondence: Mars & Sun

• Deities: Athena, Brigid, Mars, Hecate

• Uses:

  • Scatter around thresholds or carry in sachets for protection and courage.

  • Burn as incense in rituals for strength, insight, and clarity.

  • Brew into tea to calm nerves and support healing.

  • Use in divination or ritual circles for enhanced spiritual perception.

Medicinal Properties

Yarrow is a versatile herb, supporting circulation, wound healing, and the immune system.

• Actions: Astringent, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, diaphoretic, tonic.

• Common Uses:

  • Stops minor bleeding and promotes wound healing.

  • Supports digestive and circulatory health.

  • Reduces inflammation and fever.

  • Brewed in teas or used topically in poultices for overall wellness.

• Energetics: Cooling, drying, protective, restorative.

(Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner before internal use.)