10/01/2026
Yarrow is strongly an anti-inflammatory herb.
How yarrow helps inflammation
• Reduces inflammatory mediators (thanks to flavonoids and sesquiterpene lactones)
• Acts as a local anti-inflammatory for tissues and joints
• Helps inflammation linked to poor circulation or congestion
• Calms inflamed mucous membranes (gut, uterus, urinary tract)
• Supports skin inflammation (eczema, rashes, insect bites, wounds)
Where it works best
Yarrow is especially effective when inflammation is associated with:
• Swelling, heat, redness
• Cramping or spasms
• Congestion or stagnation (e.g. pelvic congestion, digestive sluggishness)
• Inflammation with bleeding (e.g. heavy or painful periods, hemorrhoids)
Common inflammatory conditions it’s used for
• Digestive inflammation (gastritis, bloating, IBS-type cramping)
• Menstrual pain and uterine inflammation
• Mild joint or muscle inflammation
• Skin inflammation and slow-healing wounds
• Early-stage infections with fever and aches
How to use for inflammation
• Tea: gentle, good for digestive or systemic inflammation
• Tincture: stronger, often preferred for menstrual or musculoskeletal inflammation
• Topical: excellent for inflamed skin or sore areas
⚠️ Note: Yarrow is most effective for acute or functional inflammation rather than severe autoimmune or advanced inflammatory disease, where it’s usually combined with other herbs (e.g. turmeric, boswellia, calendula).