
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Bloodwort, Arrow root, Tansy, Devil's Plaything
Native to
Northern Hemisphere
A majority of the Witchlist's Garden include naturalized species that now live across the globe, for history's sake and to ensure we recognize any appropriation that we may make in our use of a plant, we include it's nativity.
Parts Used
Leaves
Flowers
All parts of the plant can be harvested when happy and healthy, particularly just after the dew dries.
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Astringent
Styptic
Vulnerary
Holidays
Midsummer's Day (Harvest time)
Plant Energies
Over the course of millenia, various religions, physical sciences, diviners and star gazers, etc. have come to assign energies. This is perfectly synopsized by JD Walker in A Witch's Guide to Wildcraft:
Plants can be hot, cold, wet, or dry. They are assigned to or governed by one of seven (or nine [by including the Moon and Sun], depending on your outlook) heavenly bodies. People assigned these characteristics based on where a plant grew, what it looked like, and what effect it had on the humans and animals that came in contact with the plant.
Planet(s): Venus
Element(s): Water
Gender: Feminine
Warning: Pregnancy + Pets
Do not use Yarrow internally while pregnant.
Yarrow is toxic to cats and dogs.

Yarrow in Action
The Bat & Raven offers these products that utilize the properties of Yarrow.
Magical Properties
Attraction
Banishing
Boundary Setting
Courage
Divination
Exorcism
Happiness
Healing
House Blessing
Intuition
Love
Luck
Lust
Protection
Psychic Powers
Self-Love
Sleep
Talk to your Doctor/Medical Professional before adding any Supplements, herbal teas, Infusions, etc.
Part of the reason that we list medical jargin is because many plants can interfere with or even counteract medications we already take or it can exacerbate ailments we already have.
When talking to your Medical Professional, we suggest asking what "actions" an herb might do to interfere
with your health, either positive of negative. For example, if you suffer from heartburn, a Cholagogue which creates more bile may not be advantageous. Too much of a good thing, eh?
A Green Witch's Cupboard by Deborah J. Martin (Indiebound Books)
Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham (Indiebound Books)
Grove & Grotto, A Witch's Glossary of Herbs (Vendor Blog Post)
Herbal Supplement Resource, Yarrow Herb - Health Benefits and Side Effects (Website)
The Herbarium by The Herbal Academy of New England, Monographs, Lavender (Subscription)
Herb Magic: An Introduction to Magical Herbalism and Spells by Patti Wigington (Indiebound Books)
Northeast Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 101 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness by Liz Neves (Indiebound Books)