Once upon a time, while tending to our chamomile patch, we noticed something growing between the patches that looked very similar to tiny chamomile runner shoots, but slightly different. Curious, we let them grow and flower. They were not chamomile runners! We researched this mystery plant and learned that they were in fact an herb called yarrow.

What is yarrow?

Yarrow is a perennial herb that grows plentifully in the wild and happily in home gardens. It has both medicinal and culinary uses. It will self-sow quite happily once settled and requires very little maintenance - it will grow in most soil types and most positions in the garden. So easy! (Check this page out if you're curious about growing your own yarrow - choose a white or pink variety if you are after the medicinal properties).

Why did we decide to keep growing yarrow?

Once we discovered the many medicinal uses for yarrow, we decided to nurture it as a permanent resident in our herb garden! Plus, it grows so easily which is definitely our type of herb!

It seems it was destiny that yarrow occupied the vacant spaces between our chamomile patches because it is thriving in our herb garden, and we now use it in our skincare products.

Let's look at the benefits of yarrow:

1. REDUCES WOUND BLEEDING Back in ancient times, yarrow was used to stop battle wounds from bleeding. It was noticed that after applying the crushed leaves and flowers to open wounds, the bleeding would quickly stop, and the swelling would subside. The same can be done with yarrow today to reduce bleeding and swelling! The reason for this is that yarrow contains constituents that give it the ability to help slow down excessive bleeding by encouraging blood clotting at the site of the wound (read more here.)

2. PROMOTES CIRCULATION The constituents of yarrow give this wonderful herb the ability to help promote the circulation of blood in the body. A common use for our Yarrow Venous Balm is to help reduce the appearance of varicose veins and dissolve bruises. Yarrow contains astringent properties, which help strengthen the walls of weakened veins and capillaries thus promoting the proper circulation of blood around the body. Yarrow can also help to dilate restricted veins in order to support proper circulation and move stagnate fluids. Our Yarrow Venous Balm can help disperse congested blood as seen in bruising.

3. EASES PAIN Yarrow is mildly analgesic meaning it will help reduce pain in many cases by slightly numbing the affected area. Our Yarrow Venous Balm can be used to ease pain associated with varicose veins, bruising, and minor cuts and grazes.

4. ANTISEPTIC Yarrow's antiseptic and antibacterial properties can help to protect your skin from infection and can help fight existing infections. Our Yarrow Venous Balm can be applied to open wounds to help create a protective barrier against bacteria entering the wound and can help kill any existing bacteria and stop them from spreading.

5. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

While promoting circulation, yarrow also has anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce swelling at the site of the injury or wound. Constituents within yarrow work to disperse pooling fluid and get it moving; flushing out toxins and reducing inflammation in the process. Our Yarrow Venous Balm is not only good for varicose veins and bruises but can also be used on aching joints, sprains, and strains.

Read more about yarrow here

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Forever in nature,

Eikenhof Skincare Team

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