Yarrow enhances mental calm and inner peace. Topically, Yarrow healing water is known to stop an itch in its tracks, regardless of the cause. A single spray can halt the pain of cuts and burns, including cooking burns and sunburns. Mildly antibacterial and antiseptic, it is used for problem skin and acne, sunburn and skin infections. It has been found to be effective in relieving the itch and pain of poison ivy and oak, sunburn, shingles and more.
Keep a bottle of Abbey St. Clare Yarrow antiseptic healing water at hand initially as spritzing will need to be repeated frequently at first, but you will be amazed -- and relieved -- at how quickly the pain or itching will disappear.
It is reported that it takes one metric ton of yarrow flowers to produce less than one-half liter (approximately 2 cups) of essential oil, so the yarrow hydrosol is one of the more potent waters. The fragrance of yarrow is very herbal. It can be off-putting to some, in which case you may want to combine it with another hydrosol (A Yarrow-Lavender hydrosol combination is especially effective.) or add a more attractive essential oil scent to it. Many people just accept the herbal aroma for what it is and enjoy the benefits as the fragrance does not linger. Interestingly, one of the reasons it is so very effective with animals is because they seem to like the smell.
How to Use Yarrow Mist Externally
Here are a few of the recommended ways to use Yarrow Mist externally:
- Yarrow is antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory. Massage in clockwise motion on the abdomen to relieve digestive spasms or menstrual discomfort.
- It has been used in sitz baths for hemorrhoids and postpartum healing.
- Mist and massage, or use as a compress, for varicose veins (add cypress), and to reduce swelling as a result of fluid accumulation from injury or rheumatism.
- Clients have reported that massaged into the skin, it helps relieve muscle pain.
- Its styptic properties make it an effective aftershave because it helps stop bleeding while helping heal irritation.
- Yarrow is also useful for treating your animals (for all the reasons people like it) especially hot spots or nervous animals.
- A mist of Yarrow Healing Water applied to sore muscles and
- Yarrow can speed up relief to sore muscles when used St. Lukes Pain Relief Gel.
Shelf Life
Yarrow is very stable for up to two years.
Yarrow Healing Water Ingredients
Achillea millefolium distillate. Organic, USA.
Size: 120 mL / 3.7 fl. oz.
Content Reference: Hydrosols, The Next Aromatherapy, by Suzanne Catty, 2001, with her permission.