Yarrow Achillea Millefolium Compositae family Origin: England Sometimes called “Milfoil”, Yarrow has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. It grows wild all over much of the temperate parts of the world. The essential oil is blue, from chamazulene content. The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops. Herb Yarrow Poem by Annie Adams Fields EVERYWHERE the Yarrow grows!Here and there the thistle blows,Here and there the barberries,By the brook the plumy fern;We know where the lily is,Where the dear wild roses burn:But the Yarrow everywhereWanders on the common air.No one need to search for thee:Even now thy leaf I seePeeping o'er my opened book,Throwing so fair a shadow down,So perfect, that I can but look,And, looking, find new wonder crownThe bliss of beauty which beforeTaught my spirit to adore.In thy bitter odors blentHealth we find, not discontent;In thy name a tender griefFor that love once drowned in Yarrow,Stream that never gave reliefTo the faithful 'winsome marrow.'Bitter Yarrow! Flowing Yarrow!Still lament thy winsome marrow! Emblem of our equal land,Where men and women helpful stand,And love and labor, high and low;Type of the low! Thou lovely plant!Teach the proud-hearted how to knowThe sacred worth of Nature's grant,The strength of bitterness, and the sweetHumility of beauty's feet. Arctander says: Milfoil oil is a dark blue or greenish blue to dark olive colored liquid with a sharp, somewhat camphoraceous odor, drying out into a sweeter, faint and pleasant note. The overall odor may recall the odors of cedarleaf and tansy, Texas cedarwood and valerian (but without any acid notes.) Battaglia says Clinial aromatherapy uses include Circulatory system for varicose veins and hemorrhoids Digestive system for stomach cramps and gall bladder pain Wound and skin care, also eczema Reproductive system for infections, menstrual cramps, PMS and menopause Consider blending with clary sage, immortelle, frankincense, lavender, roman chamomile, myrrh, sweet marjoram, cypress, or neroli Bath, topical, inhalation uses Salvatore Battaglia—The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Gabriel Mojay says Deeply repressed anger and bitterness. People whose feelings of rage and anger are subconsciously linked to vulnerability and emotional wounds. Gabriel Mojay--Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit Valerie Worwood states the yarrow is the oil for dreaming and visions. And can help us tap into our intuition. Valerie Worwood--The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Safety Warning As with most essential oils, dilute before using on skin. Perform a patch test before use if essential oil sensitivity is suspected.DO not take essential oils internally. Do not use on children or pets. Seek advice from a trained aromatherapist before using on people with compromised immune systems. Keep away from eyes and mucus membranes.Enfleurage makes no medical claims relating to any products, essential oils or otherwise, on our website or through social media. We are an essential oil company, not doctors, The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. We present our information in order to educate our customers on traditional and general uses of essential oils; in no way do we diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease or condition. You the customer are responsible for understanding the safe use of any and all of our products, including essential oils, and use them accordingly.   2.12.0.0 2.12.0.0