A herb for every month

October: A circulatory herb.

Achillea millefolium – Yarrow

The days are getting colder again and so are our fingers and toes. Yarrow is a circulatory tonic that can be used to strengthen, open and flex blood vessels.

It has a dual action on the blood as it can encourage blood flow where it is lacking, but also stem excessive blood flow.

Written by Lily Canetty-Clarke, MNIMH, she explores how a better understanding of seasonal herbs and their medicinal properties could help so many of us. You can also follow Lily on Instagram for more amazing herbal knowledge.