🌿 YARROW HYDROSOL (FLORAL WATER)

Yarrow Hydrosol – a traditional herbal water

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of the most respected plants in European folk herbalism. In traditional records, it was regarded as a versatile plant, often described as one that “brings things into order” and supports balance.

Yarrow hydrosol is a gentle aromatic water obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and aerial parts of the plant. As a hydrosol, it represents a mild and non-concentrated form of the plant, suitable for regular external use.

🌿 Traditional and contemporary external use

Traditionally and in modern practice, yarrow hydrosol is used externally:

– as a skin tonic for sensitive, unbalanced, or blemish-prone skin,
– in compresses and rinses as part of daily skin care routines,
– in baths valued for their grounding and stabilising character,
– as part of body care after physical or emotional strain.

In folk tradition, yarrow was often described as a plant that “gathers the body back together”.

🌿 Use in natural cosmetics and aromatherapy

Due to its balancing nature, yarrow hydrosol is commonly used:

– as a water phase in creams, lotions, and tonics,
– in natural soaps and ointments,
– in facial or body sprays for everyday use,
– in gentle aromatic preparations where a stable and grounding base is desired.

Yarrow hydrosol is often chosen when the skin or body requires calmness and balance rather than stimulation.

🌿 Why choose yarrow hydrosol?

Yarrow has traditionally been associated with:

– balance and stability,
– inner order and grounding,
– gentle daily skin care,
– one of the most versatile plants in European herbal tradition.

The hydrosol offers a gentle and practical way to include this rich heritage in modern everyday external and cosmetic use.

Important note

This product is intended for external and cosmetic use only.
It is not a medicine, a medical product, or a food supplement.

Inspiration and sources

European Medicines Agency (EMA) – Achillea millefolium
German Commission E – Yarrow Herb
David Hoffmann – Medical Herbalism
Suzanne Catty – Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy
European ethnobotanical records