The Wildcrafted Homestead
Yarrow Salve - Soldiers Woundwort
Yarrow Salve - Soldiers Woundwort
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30ml tin packed with homegrown, pesticide-free goodness.
The ancients knew this wild herb well. Greeks and Romans called yarrow “soldier’s woundwort,” celebrating its place in field packs and folklore because they believed it healed wounds. My salve honours that lineage with a simple, steady blend made for everyday skin rituals. The scent is herbaceous and grounding. The finish is soft and conditioning. Think country garden, clean hands, and a little green wisdom in a tin.
Apply to cuts, bruises, scrapes, dry skin or apply all-over for a softening and hydrating ritual.
Why it’s a beautiful choice for skin
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Traditionally valued to comfort and clarify the look of skin while keeping things calm and balanced.
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Crafted gently to preserve the plant’s aromatic and resinous compounds that support a healthy-looking barrier.
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A quiet daily staple for cuticles, dry patches, wind-kissed cheeks, and after-garden care.
Notes from peer-reviewed research
Without making medical claims, modern studies help explain why yarrow shows up in so many old recipes:
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Lab studies on yarrow extracts report antioxidant activity and the ability to temper enzymes linked with the breakdown of collagen and hyaluronic acid, which may support the appearance of firm, supple skin.
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In vitro work with human keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts found yarrow extracts showed antimicrobial effects against a range of microbes and were well-tolerated by skin-cell models, suggesting usefulness in cosmetic care.
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A dermatology-focused review highlights Achillea species (yarrow) as rich sources of skin-relevant phytochemicals, aligning with their long use in topical preparations
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A small in vivo study using oil extracts of yarrow on experimentally irritated skin observed reduced redness over seven days, supporting its traditional soothing reputation.
Always patch test. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
My plants are always grown from seed and pesiticide-free
Ingredients: Olive oil infused with pesiticide-free homegrown yarrow, local beeswax.
Materials
Materials
All materials are sourced either locally or Australia wide, to support other small businesses.
Sustainability
Sustainability
We strive to source products that are sustainable for the environment and opt for recyled or reusable where possible. At Handmade by Soof we find fair wages of upmost importance and strive to only use ethically sourced products
Location
Location
Handmade by Soof is an off-grid, rural business.
Keeping handmade alive
What I find so beautiful about Australia is that we, as a nation really value eachother. We value craftmanship and providing fair payment for the hardwork. In a world full of mass production, you are keeping handmade alive by supporting me.
Thank you.