YARROW ESSENTIAL OIL

Yarrow Essential Oil – a traditional European plant essence

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of the most respected plants in European herbal tradition. For centuries, it has been present in folk practices and household preparations, where it was associated with balance, resilience, and a sense of inner order.

Yarrow essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the flowering tops. It has a deep, herbal, slightly sweet aroma and is traditionally used externally and aromatically, where it is appreciated for its distinctive and steady plant character.

 Traditional aromatic and external use

Traditionally and in modern practice, yarrow essential oil is used externally and aromatically:

– diluted in massage oils and cosmetic preparations,
– in aromatic blends for personal or ambient use,
– as part of grounding aromatic routines,
– in external care products inspired by traditional European herbal practice.

Yarrow essential oil is considered an expressive oil and is typically used thoughtfully and always diluted.

 Use in natural cosmetics and aromatherapy

Due to its characteristic aroma and concentrated nature, yarrow essential oil is commonly used:

– in diluted form in creams, balms, and massage oils,
– in aromatic blends for living spaces,
– in cosmetic products where a deeper herbal note is desired,
– as part of carefully composed aromatherapy formulations.

 Why choose yarrow essential oil?

Yarrow has traditionally been associated with:

– balance and stability,
– grounding and inner order,
– strength and resilience,
– one of the most versatile plants in European herbal heritage.

This essential oil represents a concentrated aromatic expression of a plant deeply rooted in traditional European plant knowledge.

Important note

This essential oil is intended for external and aromatic use only.
Always use diluted.
It is not a medicine or a medical product.

Inspiration and sources

European Medicines Agency (EMA) – Achillea millefolium
German Commission E
David Hoffmann – Medical Herbalism
Suzanne Catty – Aromatherapy & Hydrosols
European ethnobotanical literature