# Yarrow

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Achillea millefolium, Yarrow
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Key Actions: Astringent, Digestive tonic, Stimulates sweating and reduces fever, Stops bleeding, Strengthens blood.
Parts Used: Aerial parts, Leaf.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Cautions: Allergic reactions can occur (especially skin irritation); not advisable.

## Symptoms by System

### Skin
- key information safety ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ traditiOnal use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ researCh ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ best taKen as Tea ✓✓✓ Tincture ✓✓ Capsule ✓ dOsage B (see pp.44–45) Often used with Elderflower (Sambucus nigra).
- CautiOns Allergic reactions can occur (especially skin irritation); not advisable during pregnancy and while breast-feeding; not advisable for children under 5.
- See also pp.42–51.
- aerial parts are used to relieve colds and flu