Recipe
Achillea millefolium — Herbal infusion (tea) (Flower)
- Herb:
- Yarrow Achillea millefolium
- Method:
- Herbal infusion (tea)
- Plant part:
- Flower
BeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Use packaged dried yarrow flower intended for an infusion; do not substitute the herb for the flower.
- Use the quantity, water volume and steeping time stated on the specific product. If instructions are missing, do not use this page as substitute dosing guidance.
- Prepare and strain the infusion as instructed.
Notes
Do not use the preparation if allergic to yarrow or other Asteraceae plants. Follow the restrictions stated for the specific product.
Why it works
EMA provides a separate assessment for yarrow flower (flos). It covers traditional use; it does not establish the efficacy of this home recipe or a universal steeping time. Preparation parameters therefore come from the specific product instructions.
Literature
- EMA HMPC — Achillea millefolium L., flos (2011) — Assessment of flower, not herb; traditional use and limitations.
Related
Yarrow — Herb card
Herbal infusion (tea) — Processing method detail