- By: Becky
- August 12, 2020
Flower Essences
Pink Yarrow Flower Essence: Protection for the Heart
Achillea millefolium, known more commonly as yarrow has long been admired for its protective qualities, dating back to medieval times when folks would hang yarrow above their door in midsummer as protection from evil spirits and illness. Its cluster of flowers providing an umbrella of sanctuary and safety for those that need help setting appropriate emotional and energetic boundaries from forces around us.
All Yarrow flower essences possess a certain amount of protection energy, but where pink yarrow specialties lie are in protecting the heart. Pink yarrow flower essence allows you to ‘have an open heart while still feeling protected’ to permit you to be ‘compassionate without feeling vulnerable.’ It can be super helpful for those who find it hard to differentiate their own emotions from those of people around them as well as those who are grieving and find it hard to integrate their feelings.
Medicinally yarrow is a well-known styptic with an affinity for the circulatory system. Often known as the ‘Master of Blood’ it can help regulate blood flow in the body’s circulatory system and can clear out stagnation. Suppose we look at the aura in terms of our energetic circulatory system. In that case, pink yarrow essence can assist in stopping the bleeding or permeating of the aura with the surrounding energetic or emotional environment. It has the ability to help shift any lingering stagnant energy from the aura, allowing you to create meaningful and loving relationships with those around you.
Working with both the root and heart chakras, pink yarrow is grounding and loving and, therefore can be helpful for our little ones, helping them feel supported, safe and loved in the world around them. It can also be used to help heal generational wounds that have been passed down.
Do you feel that pink yarrow flower essence could be helpful to you? Let us know if you have tried this energetic medicine!
References
Wild Rose College Pink Yarrow Flower Essence Monograph
Becky
Becky Starling is a seasoned Community Herbalist and Marketing & Education Manager at Wild Rose College. With a wealth of experience in herbalism, Becky channels her passion for organic gardening and herbal remedies into inspiring and educating individuals about the diverse uses of plants.
As the founder of Cedar Hill Herbs, she meticulously crafts herbal tea blends and remedies using homegrown and ethically wildcrafted plants. Becky also currently serves as Vice Chair for the non-profit organization Herbalists Without Borders.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Becky is a devoted mother of two daughters, residing in the picturesque interior of British Columbia. She finds solace and inspiration in the breathtaking forests and mountains, where she indulges her love for hiking, biking, and foraging for wild edibles. Her dedication to herbalism and connection with nature enrich both her personal and professional life, reflecting her unwavering commitment to holistic well-being and environmental stewardship.
Becky adores Tulsi for its delightful aroma and rich flavor, and its grounding energy makes it her absolute favorite herb. Beyond her herbal pursuits, she’s a big fan of supercross and motocross, adding an exciting twist to her interests.
Becky is the creator of the Herbal Pregnancy & Childbirth course and at Wild Rose College.
“I respectfully acknowledge that I am a visitor to these lands and that I live, work and play on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Syilx tmixʷ (Okanagan) and Secwepemcúl’ecw (Secwépemc) First Nations.”
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