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Yarrow essential oil is often overlooked for its herb counterpart.
However, I’m hoping to change that.
Recently, my desire to learn more about yarrow essential oil was ignited by my doctor’s intuition to explore it for an issue my client was having. My endeavor proved to be worthwhile!
In this solo episode, I dive deep into the details of yarrow and yarrow essential oil.
I think you’ll be impressed by this plant’s many useful compounds and its potential to support a wide range of body systems. These include the skin, lungs, and digestive tract.
During the show, I summarized all I discovered about this herb and its essential oil and I’m excited to share it with you.
Initially, I released my findings on yarrow to my essential oil community members as a video and review article. Now, I’m sharing it with you with some updates on the Essential Oil Revolution.
Here’s what you’ll learn in the full episode:
- The botanical information on Achillea millefolium (yarrow)
- The history and traditional uses for yarrow and yarrow essential oil
- Yarrow’s aromatic properties
- The chemical makeup and main constituents found in yarrow herb and essential oil
- The beneficial mechanisms of action of the essential oil’s compounds including its main sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, and oxide
- How a specific constituent in yarrow essential oil relates to the endocannabinoid system and how it was shown in a study to impact brain waves in a favorable way
- The importance of synergy of essential oils
- Studies on yarrow oil in animals that show it supports the immune system, digestive tract, skin, and is antimicrobial
- Potential uses of yarrow essential oil including for the support of respiratory, skin, and breast health
- Applications for yarrow essential oil
- Safety information on yarrow oil and when to use caution with it
After studying yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and its essential oil, I believe that both can provide a welcome addition to many individuals’ natural medicine toolkit.
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Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.
