Common Yarrow Achilles Millefolium

WARNING: Yarrow can cause strong allergic reactions. Don't use it unless you are certain you are not allergic to it.

Yarrow is a flowering plant common to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe and North America. In ancient times, yarrow was known as "herbal militaris" for it's effectiveness in staunching the bleeding from wounds. Other common names for the plant include nosebleed plant, soldiers woundwort, milfoil, and thousand-leaf. Common yarrow is still used to induce sweating, as an astringent, a mild aromatic,an anti-inflammatory (made from the essential oil) and a stimulant. It is also used to stop the flow of blood from wounds. It is also used in the making of some liquors and bitters.

Magickal uses: Yarrow is used in divination and love spells and in spells for contacting or seeking out a specific person. The stalks of the yarrow plant are traditionally used in casting the I-Ching and the flowers can be added to dream pillows to induce prophetic dreams. Rubbing your eyelids with yarrow is said to increase psychic ability while yarrow incense or essential oil can be used to cleanse the aura before divination. Hanging yarrow over your bed on your wedding night is said to ensure love fore seven years (adding the flowers to yours or your significant other's bouquet will have the same effect). Yarrow can be used in sachets for love, courage, communication, and divination. Yarrow is associated with Aphrodite, Hermes, the Horned God, and Achilles. It is ruled by Venus and the element water and is associated with the seventh chakra.

Source: wizard-notes.blogspot.com