Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Unlock the ancient warrior's herb with Achillea millefolium tincture for digestive comfort and natural balance.
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Yarrow Tincture – A traditional herbal extract from Achillea millefolium flowering tops, crafted to support digestive balance and natural well-being. Embrace its gentle aid for skin comfort and menstrual harmony, inviting equilibrium into your everyday routine.
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Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
Common Name(s): Yarrow, Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Thousand Leaf
Plant Part: Aerial Parts
Tincture Ratio: 1:3
Alcohol Volume (%): 25%
How To use
Adults: Shake well before use. Take (10-30 drops, 2-3 times daily) 0.5-1.5 ml, 2-3 times daily in water in a little water, juice or tea, 1-3 times daily or as recommended by a qualified practitioner. If sensitive start on low dose and slowly build up. Best taken between meals. Do not exceed recommended dose.
For best results, incorporate into your daily routine. The benefits of herbs are best experienced with consistent use over time.
The Science
Scientific Spotlight on Achillea millefolium
Yarrow contains bioactive compounds including flavonoids (such as rutin and apigenin), volatile oils (chamazulene and borneol), alkaloids (achilleine), and sesquiterpene lactones. Studies highlight its support for natural balance and well-being, with astringent properties that maintain comfort and equilibrium. Research in Phytotherapy Research supports its traditional use for digestive comfort and natural equilibrium, aligning with centuries of ethnobotanical evidence.
Ingredients
Achillea millefolium extracted in ethanol alcohol and water. Plant part used is Aerial Parts. Strength is 1:3 25% – one part plant to 3 part liquid.
Embrace Nature's Battlefield Ally: Pure Yarrow Tincture
Derived from the resilient Achillea millefolium, revered since Achilles' time, our premium Yarrow tincture captures the essence of this versatile herb. Perfect for modern herbal enthusiasts seeking natural balance and well-being, it supports your body's innate equilibrium with time-honoured tradition. Handcrafted in the UK with organic flowering tops and pure ethanol, this potent herbal extract embodies the wild meadows' vitality, offering a gentle yet powerful ally for everyday wellness.
Folklore, Tradition & Etymology
Whispered through the ages as the ‘warrior’s herb’, Achillea millefolium – or Yarrow – derives its name from the Greek hero Achilles, who legend tells dipped his troops in its blood-staunching leaves to render them invincible in battle. Known as ‘Milfoil’ for its feather-like millefolium (‘thousand leaves’) foliage and ‘Thousand Leaf’ in ancient lore, this wild meadow dweller has been a staple in UK herbal traditions since Anglo-Saxon times. Herbalists like Nicholas Culpeper praised its astringent powers for wounds, fevers, and fluxes, while folk healers brewed it for divination, love charms, and to ‘staunch the blood’ from nosebleeds or menstrual woes. Revered across Celtic and Norse tales as a protector against evil, Yarrow’s resilient spirit embodies nature’s timeless battlefield ally.
A Heritage of Well-being
From ancient meadows to modern wellness, Yarrow tincture carries a proud heritage of supporting the body’s natural harmony. Traditionally valued for supporting natural balance, digestive comfort, and menstrual well-being, our pure extract honours centuries of UK herbal wisdom. Handcrafted in the UK from certified organic Achillea millefolium flowering tops, gently extracted at 1:3 ratio in 25% ethanol, it distils the herb’s potent flavonoids, volatile oils, and sesquiterpenes. Aligning ethnobotanical lore with contemporary insights from Phytotherapy Research, this tincture invites you to embrace Yarrow’s enduring legacy – a gentle ally for natural equilibrium, digestive comfort, and balanced vitality in today’s fast-paced world.
Is this the right herb for me?
Herbal products support individual well-being differently. Yarrow has a traditional role in herbalism for supporting natural balance; consult a qualified herbal practitioner or healthcare professional to determine suitability for your needs.
How long until I notice results?
Responses to herbal tinctures vary by individual factors such as diet, lifestyle, and usage consistency. Some may notice support for well-being within 1-2 weeks, while others may take 4 weeks or more.
Can children use this tincture?
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Always consult a paediatric healthcare professional before giving herbal products to children.
How do I store this product?
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep out of reach of children. Use within 3 years of manufacture for best potency.
Important Caution
Please consult a qualified herbal medical or healthcare practitioner as not all herbs are suitable for children, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if unwell, or when on any medication, as some herbs may affect metabolism of some drugs. If you are unsure, please ask us or your health practitioner. Avoid if you have an allergy to the plant family. This product contains alcohol. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family (e.g., chamomile, ragweed, daisies). Consult a healthcare professional before use if taking medications, have a medical condition, or are under medical supervision.