Yarrow flower/herb

Traditional Uses & Why Herbalists Value It

European herbalists choose yarrow's flowering tops for bitter digestive teas, warm seasonal infusions and external washes. It is called a diaphoretic when used traditionally to encourage perspiration, and an astringent for its tannin-related tightening quality. Its bitter-aromatic character suits after-meal blends.

What Modern Research Has Found

European monographs document yarrow's traditional use for mild digestive discomfort, appetite loss and other defined uses. Research describes flavonoids and aromatic compounds and investigates their activity in experimental models. Human trials remain limited.

Plant Part, Preparation & Natural Constituents

Flavonoids and aromatic constituents occur in the aerial parts; Asteraceae sensitivity can matter.

Yarrow flower/herb in Formulae

Blood LifeBoost Tea uses yarrow as an aromatic, slightly bitter flowering herb beside alterative roots and gentler flowers.

Products Containing This Ingredient

• Blood LifeBoost® Tea

Sources & Further Reading

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