> Supplement Index > Yarrow / Achillea millefolium / Bloodwort / Milfoil > Yarrow General Information Yarrow Uses & Scientific Evidence For Yarrow Dosage Information Yarrow Safety & Interaction Information Buy Yarrow Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Yarrow General Information Achillea millefolium, the scientific name for Yarrow, was derived from the Greek general Achilles. It was said that during the Trojan War Achilles used Yarrow to stop the bleeding of his soldier’s wounds. Throughout time it has also been used as a treatment for respiratory infections, menstrual pain, and digestive upset. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Yarrow Uses & Scientific Evidence For Though there have been no scientific studies to prove its effectiveness, Yarrow tea is commonly taken at the onset of a cold or flu to induce sweating and ward off infection. The crushed leaves and flower tops of this herb can be used in a poultice to stop nosebleeds and bleeding from minor wounds. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Yarrow Dosage Information To drink as a tea, steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of water. For other formulations, read product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Yarrow Safety & Interaction Information Yarrow has few if any side effects other than the occasional allergic reaction; however, safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Yarrow Supplements and Products Below