Tea

• Steep 1 to 2 tsp. of dried leaves and flowers in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes. Strain the tea and cool. This tea can be drunk up to three times a day.
  
  

Digestive Aid

• Yarrow contains azulene, a volatile oil, which has anti-inflammatory properties for the digestive system. Use yarrow internally for loss of appetite, indigestion and heartburn.
  
  

Analgesic

• Yarrow is full of salicylic acid, which is a substance that acts like aspirin. Take orally to treat fever, pain and menstrual cramps.
  
  

Topical

• Alkaloids in yarrow help blood clot faster. A yarrow topical ointment can stop bleeding from wounds and fight infections.
  
  

Warning

• Yarrow belongs to the aster family that contains daisies and ragweed. If you are allergic to daises, do not take yarrow. Yarrow also contains thujone, which is a muscle relaxant and has been known to cause miscarriages in pregnant women.