Although oral dosing recommendations for yarrow are not consistent, a tea may be made by boiling one or 2 teaspoons of dried yarrow in about 8 ounces of water for 5 minutes and then straining out the solid particles. Yarrow tea may be taken up to three times a day. Yarrow is also available commercially in capsules, extracts, and tinctures. Extracts are concentrated liquid preparations usually made by soaking chopped or mashed plant parts in a liquid such as alcohol, and then straining out the solid parts. Tinctures are less concentrated than extracts, but they are prepared in similar ways. Individuals who decide to use yarrow, should follow the directions on the label of the package that is purchased. Although oral dosing recommendations for yarrow are not consistent, a tea may be made by boiling one or 2 teaspoons of dried yarrow in about 8 ounces of water for 5 minutes and then straining out the solid particles. Yarrow tea may be taken up to three times a day. Yarrow is also available commercially in capsules, extracts, and tinctures. Individuals who decide to use yarrow, should follow the directions on the label of the package that is purchased.