Yarrow is a versatile herb with numerous applications. Its skin washes and leaf poultices can help staunch bleeding and disinfect cuts and scrapes. When prepared as a tea, yarrow can assist in slowing heavy menstrual bleeding. It serves as a bitter tonic with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties, making it a valuable secondary ingredient in digestive teas. Additionally, yarrow is a helpful remedy for winter colds and flu. A hot cup of yarrow tea encourages sweating, aids in expelling toxins, and helps reduce fever. Beyond its medicinal uses, yarrow can be used in brewing beer, as a hair rinse to promote scalp health, and potentially to help prevent male baldness.  
 
Caution: Individuals with allergies to other Asteraceae family plants (such as feverfew, chamomile, or echinacea) should use yarrow with care, as allergic cross-reactivity is common within this plant family.