Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a flowering plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and it has a rich history of traditional uses in folk medicine. Yarrow is native to Europe, but it also grows in North America and Asia.The plant's scientific name, Achillea millefolium, also reflects this connection to Achilles. In Dominican Republic & Cuba, Yarrow is known as Milenrama, in Haiti, it's Millefeuille or Milrosas, millefeuille. In Mexico, it's Hierba de Las Cortaduras and Puerto Rico, it is known as Perka.
Yarrow has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems around the world, including in Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, and Native American medicine. It was used to treat a wide range of ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and skin conditions.
During the American Civil War, yarrow was used as a battlefield remedy for treating wounds and stopping bleeding. Soldiers and medics would often apply yarrow leaves and flowers to open wounds to help staunch bleeding and promote healing.
🗝 As a practical magical tool, Yarrow It was believed to have protective powers and was often used in love spells and divination rituals.
🗝 To protect against negative energies and evil spirits. Add yarrow spiritual baths, protective charms, talismans, and amulets
🗝 Keep Yarrow flowers at the entrances of your home to protect from unwanted energy
🗝 Burn yarrow as incense during divination rituals or use the plant in scrying or tea-leaf readings.
🗝 Place yarrow flowers under your pillow to induce prophetic dreaming.
🗝 Place yarrow leaves or flowers under their pillow with your lover's name to stimulate romantic dreams and draw them closer to you.
