You always want to have a quick and reliable way to stop a wound from bleeding and help prevent infection. Yarrow does both.

Nicole Apelian, who wrote this, accidentally cut herself. The wound was very deep and most likely would have gotten infected, since she had no antibiotics with her.

Praise God she found some yarrow and wrapped it around the wound. The bleeding stopped in minutes, and her wound healed so well that now there’s barely a scar left. Since then, she always carries a pouch of dried yarrow with her, just in case.

A yarrow tincture, when applied to your skin, acts as a natural and effective way to repel mosquitos and other insects.  The leaves are edible raw or cooked. They have a bitter flavor and are best when picked young. The plant is very nutritious; however, it is advisable not to eat a lot of it because of its blood clotting factors.

Quick Backyard Remedy

If you ever get a toothache, try chewing on a fresh yarrow leaf, as it will numb the area and provide needed relief.

Garden Uses

The beautiful yarrow flowers attract beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs, which eat aphids and other pests and also help pollinate your plants.

Medicinal

Use infused yarrow oil for swelling and varicose veins; a stop-bleeding-poultice; yarrow tincture for burns, cuts, bruises, and insect bites; yarrow salve for old scars; yarrow elixir for menstrual cramps and heartburn; yarrow tea for digestive upsets.