“The British Herbal Compendium notes that preparations of yarrow lower fevers, induce sweating, stop cramps, encourage menstruation, relieve inflammation, and stimulate the release of stomach acid to digest proteins and fats.

Yarrow health benefits includes quick wound healing, fighting inflammation, gastrointestinal remedy, fighting infection, reducing scarring, hormonal balance, fighting mastitis and managing blood pressure. Other benefits includes treating asthma, curing cold and treating skin infections.

Yarrow is a common wild herb that’s useful in both the kitchen and medicine cabinet. This list of yarrow uses covers everything from biscuits and beer to salves, soaps, and tinctures.

Because Yarrow is a bitter herb, it has flavonoids, which are plant-based chemicals that increase saliva and stomach acid to help improve digestion. Yarrow can be used as a mild sedative to reduce anxiety and promote sleep. Native Americans and early settlers had medicinal uses for yarrow, too.