How to Stop Bleeding With Yarrow

In Greek mythology, the hero Achilles used yarrow to treat his wounds and those of fellow soldiers. Yarrow is a medicinal plant found all over the world and can grow anywhere, from meadows and pastures to wastelands and sides of highways. Yarrow contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory unstable oils, tannins, resins and silica. Tannins and resins contain astringents and silica repairs the body's worn-out or damaged tissues. Yarrow's sterile qualities help clean wounds and prevent infection. Such properties make yarrow an excellent topical remedy for bleeding from cuts and other wounds.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• White distilled vinegar
• Yarrow leaves (5-8)
• Bowl
• Bandages

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Instructions

• 1

  Cut fresh yarrow leaves from the stalks of the yarrow plant. Place in a medium-sized bowl.

• 2

  Pour white distilled vinegar over leaves for a thorough cleaning. Dump the vinegar out of the bowl and rinse the leaves twice with water. Rinsing leaves two times helps ensure no vinegar remains.

• 3

  Wrap the cleansed leaves on the affected area(s). Secure with bandages. Leave the yarrow on until all bleeding stops, which should be a minute or two. The leaves can also remain on longer for further cleansing of the wound.