Yarrow powder tops – Achillea millefolium

The flowering tops of yarrow, including flowers, upper leaves, and tender stems, are finely ground after gentle drying. The resulting powder retains all of the plant's aromatic richness and active compounds. Very practical, it can be precisely dosed and mixed with other plant powders.

Description

A perennial plant of temperate meadows, yarrow is known for its ancient uses and decorative appearance. Its powder ranges from olive green to beige depending on how finely ground it is. Its scent is herbaceous and slightly camphoric. It can be used as an infusion, as well as for topical application or as an energetic floral treatment.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Yarrow, yarrow herb, yarrow
• Latin name: Achillea millefolium
• Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
• Part used: Flowering tops (flowers, leaves, tender stems)
• Form: Fine powder
• Origin: Europe, temperate Asia, North America
• English name: Yarrow powder
• German name: Schafgarbe Pulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de milenrama
• Name in Italian: Polvere di millefoglio
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق عشبة النجار (Mas'houq ʿUshbat an-Najjār)

Main virtues

Yarrow powder is traditionally used for digestive comfort, female cycles, and bodily harmony. It is also incorporated into cosmetic treatments for its soothing effect, and as a rubbing powder in certain ancient practices.

Main constituents

Essential oils (azulene, camphor), flavonoids, tannins, sesquiterpene lactones, phenolic acids, resins, traces of coumarins.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: ½ to 1 teaspoon per cup, to be filtered after infusing for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Cosmetic: 1 teaspoon of powder in a mask or poultice with hydrosol or clay.
• Supplement: integrated into vegetable capsules or powder mixtures for infusion.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Avoid in people allergic to Asteraceae.
• Contraindicated during pregnancy without specialist advice.
• Respect the doses and avoid prolonged use without support.

History and origin

Used for thousands of years, yarrow was nicknamed "soldier's herb" for its restorative properties. Transformed into powder, it is now adapted for modern uses: express herbal teas, facial treatments, or wellness blends inspired by ancestral knowledge.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: in an airtight container away from humidity and light.
• Packaging: opaque zipped bag or resealable jar.
• Appearance: Fine powder, pale green to beige.
• Odor: vegetal, floral, slightly camphorous.

Sources and references

• European Medicinal Flora – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Texts by Dioscorides, Galen and medieval herbals
• USDA GRIN database – https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov
• Traditional herbal medicine books

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