The Yarrow essential oil is a natural product that is steam-distilled from the flowering stems of Achillea millefolium. It is transparent with a dark blue color and a fresh, sweet, grassy aroma with camphor notes. It contains alpha-pinene, acetate, borneol, beta-pinene, cineole, camphor, chamazulene, gamma-terpinene, lemon, sabine.
The blue color of the oil and its anti-inflammatory properties are due to the ingredient azulene.
Yarrow has been known in cosmetics, perfumery, and medicine since ancient times. The Latin name Achillea millefolium comes from ancient Greek mythology. The Thessalian hero Achillea healed wounds with the leaves of the herb.
Yarrow essential oil is used in various industries. The product participates as a middle note in various perfume compositions and fragrances in perfumery. Also common in cosmetics in the production of creams, lotions, hair masks, and others. The food industry uses yarrow oil for jams, soft drinks, sauces, teas, and more.
It is used in pharmacy because of its analgesic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antirheumatic properties. It is used for circulatory problems such as varicose veins and hemorrhoids, cystitis, infection, hypertension, and insomnia helps to heal inflamed wounds, and stimulates hair growth.
In aromatherapy, it is used for baths, inhalations, and massage procedures.
