Name:\u00a0 Yarrow<\/p>\n
Latin:\u00a0 Achillea millefolium<\/p>\n
Other Common Names:<\/p>\n
Family:<\/p>\n
Parts Used:<\/p>\n
Vitamins\/Minerals:<\/p>\n
Used for:\u00a0 Taken internally it fights inflammation.\u00a0 Used externally, it can slow or stop bleeding, assist with pain, and promotes healing.\u00a0 Used internally or externally, it will fight or prevent infection.\u00a0 A spray in the back of the throat can help a sore throat.\u00a0 The same on an infected tooth can ease the pain.\u00a0 Spraying it on your feet can lessen aching.\u00a0 Used as an astringent, it can assist with acne.\u00a0 If made into a tincture and used as a spray, yarrow is an effective insect repellant.\u00a0 Studies done by the US Army indicated that it is more effective than DEET, although not as long lasting.\u00a0 Yarrow is actually more effective than the (now) classic combination of echinacea\/goldenseal, and avoids the issues attached to those plants.<\/p>\n
Use in tandem with:<\/p>\n
Directions & Warnings:<\/p>\n
Other Uses for:\u00a0 Folklore states that if used as a hair wash, it will promote curling.<\/p>\n
Growing:\u00a0 Yarrow is said to make a good companion plant in the garden.\u00a0 Its root secretions strengthen other plants, and can actually make them more disease resistant.\u00a0 Yarrow is also said to keep ants and other harmful insects away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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