Yarrow

• TeaAerial partsInternalTraditional use

  Bitter tea for temporary loss of appetite and mild digestive complaints.

  Preparation & dosage

  INFUSION: Place 1.5–2 g of finely cut yarrow herb (about 1 teaspoon) in a cup, pour 150 ml boiling water, cover, steep 10 minutes, strain. For loss of appetite drink half an hour before meals; for digestive complaints between/after meals. 3 cups a day, daily max ~4.5 g.

  Dry amount

  1.5–2 g

  Doses per day

  3×

  Max duration

  2 weeks

  ⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 12 years — Per EMA, only from 12 years onwards.

  Sources: [1]

• TeaAerial partsInternalTraditional use

  Relieves mild abdominal cramps during menstruation.

  Preparation & dosage

  Cramp tea: 1.5–2 g in 150 ml boiling water, steep 10 min, strain. 3× daily, starting 1–2 days before period. Max 1 week per cycle.

  Dry amount

  1.5–2 g

  Doses per day

  3×

  Max duration

  1 weeks

  ⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 12 years — From 12 years.

  Sources: [1]

• BathAerial partsExternalTraditional use

  Classic warm sitz-bath for mild pelvic cramp-like complaints.

  Preparation & dosage

  SITZ BATH: 100 g + 1–2 L boiling water, steep 20 min, strain, add to bath (37–38 °C). 10–20 min, once daily.

  Dry amount

  100–100 g

  Doses per day

  1×

  Max duration

  2 weeks

  ⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 18 years — Sitz baths per EMA only for adults from 18 years.

  Sources: [1]

• CompressAerial partsExternalTraditional use

  Moist compress for small superficial skin wounds.

  Preparation & dosage

  COMPRESS: 3 g + 100 ml boiling water, steep 15 min, cool. Soak cloth, apply 15–20 min. 1–2× daily.

  Dry amount

  3–3 g

  Doses per day

  2×

  Max duration

  1 weeks

  ⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 12 years — From 12 years.

  Sources: [1]

Yarrow belongs to Asteraceae — avoid in case of allergy to chamomile, arnica, or mugwort. Skin contact with fresh plant can cause phototoxic reactions. ASPCA classification (accessed 2026-08-10): toxic to dogs and cats.

⏱ Max continuous use: 2 weeks