YARROW

      Heals skin wounds and stops                        bleeding.
           Uses for people and dogs.
   
Yarrow  has many uses and benefits, in this article we will discuss use of yarrow for minor cuts, scrapes and wounds.

 To identify wild yarrow, which is the type most commonly used for medicinal purposes, look for aromatic, fern like foliage. Wild yarrow flowers are often white or pale yellow and often arranged in a clump- like cluster.
( do not mistake yarrow for Queen Anne's Lace, which may look similar, but has distinctive differences.)

Called soldier's woundwort, it was used on battlefields to stop bleeding and disinfect wounds, not only for the soldiers, but their horses as well.

The aerial part of yarrow is generally used. Dried yarrow leaves in powdered form is the common use for wounds, but the fresh leaves will work just as well.

 Yarrow is antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory  and pain relieving. Thus making it a good choice for healing  'minor' scrapes, cuts and wounds. 
 Gather a handful of the leaves and place in a cool, dry area. Once the leaves are dry and crumbly, make a powder by grinding the dried yarrow leaves into a fine powder. Store in a small jar. When you need to stop bleeding for small cuts or wounds, you can reach for your jar of trusty yarrow powder.

* note below

Garden stores often sell cultivated yarrow in colors such as pink, red, or yellow.
Yarrow in the garden helps improve soil and get rid of pests.  In the meantime, it attracts helpful pollinators.

YARROW for dogs.
The dried powder of yarrow (or in an emergency, the fresh plant/ leaves) is used on minor wounds and even pad lacerations. Crush the herb as fine as possible and apply to scrapes, minor cuts or wounds. If your dog is one who will lick at the cut or herbal powder, put a bandage over the area until bleeding stops and healing begins.
Keep watch of the wound and CONTACT a vet for any serious cuts, wounds, scrapes. 
( my greyhound scraped her back leg on the porch step, a very tiny scrape, but it just did not want to dry and heal. Used crushed yarrow for two days on the wound, and the yarrow dried it up and helped it begin to heal)

A cool tea of yarrow may be used for itching and pain relief.
As a skin rinse it is believed to repel mosquitoes and flies.
A tea can be made using 1 teaspoon dried yarrow and 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes and cool before using.
( Rarely there are dogs with allergies or sensitivities and if any irritation is noted. Do not use.)

* Can calm inflammation, soreness, and bruising in both people and pets.

  Yarrow as a medicinal herb has many varied and wonderful uses.  
  Please research further and speak with a qualified herbalist before use. The information provided here is from personal experience and is NOT meant in any way to be used for diagnosis or medical advice. 
       ERR on the side of caution and see a specialist for yourself and your pet if you are unsure.

good info on this site about herbs for dogs:
https://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/herbs-dog-health.html