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Yarrow may look delicate with its clusters of white blooms, but don’t let that fool you. For centuries it’s been called the “Herb of the Wounded Healer,” carried into battlefields by soldiers and used in folk medicine for everything from stopping bleeding to soothing fevers. Today, herbalists still reach for yarrow to support the skin, calm inflammation, and strengthen the immune system. In this post, I’ll share its history, why it works, and how you can use it in your own ho