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The Warrior’s Herb • The Witch’s Shield • The Seer’s Companion. Yarrow is one of those plants that feels like it has always belonged to witches, healers, warriors, and diviners. Botanical name: Achillea millefolium Common names: Yarrow, Woundwort, Soldier’s Herb, Bloodwort, Nosebleed Plant, Thousand‑Leaf Family: Asteraceae Habitat: Meadows, roadsides, pastures, wild fields across Europe, Asia, and North America Appearance: Feather‑fine leaves (“mille‑folium” = thousand leaves), flat-topped umbels of white (sometimes pink) flowers, strong aromatic scent Yarrow is a plant of thresholds — between life and death, war and peace, body and spirit, sight and prophecy. Myth & Folklore Greek Myth Yarrow is sacred to Achilles, who was said to have used it to staunch the wounds of his soldiers during the Trojan War. Hence its name: Achillea. Celtic & British Isles Carried as a love charm; young women placed it under their pillow to dream of their future spouse. Burned to banish fear and protect against wandering spirits. Hung over cradles to protect infants from the Fae. Used in weather magic — especially to call or calm winds. Norse Tradition Associated with Odin, especially in matters of: battle, divination and runic sight Chinese Tradition Yarrow stalks were used for I Ching divination — considered the most spiritually potent plant for contacting the unseen. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), yarrow is known as “ai yao” and has been used for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have cooling and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used to treat conditions like fevers, wounds and skin issues, among other health concerns. Indigenous Americans: Yarrow has a long history of use in Native American traditional medicine. Various Native American tribes used yarrow for its medicinal properties. It was employed to treat a range of ailments, including wounds, fevers, digestive issues, and respiratory conditions. The plant’s leaves and flowers were often prepared as infusions or poultices for medicinal use.