Pain releif in the field

[Mushroom]

The old timers used to use a leaf of Yarrow laid on a wound to numb the pain so it could be cleaned and stitched. They did the same for a toothache. I would warn those of you that are allergic to aspirin that yarrow contains a relative and should therefore be avoided. For the rest of you, give it a try and see for yourself if it works.

White willow is the source of natural aspirin. Check out your herbals to find other uses and techniques for using.

[pygmy]

MR, Is Yarrow the same thing used to take the sting out when you get into nettles?

[Mushroom]

I am not sure if that is the one, but would be worth a try. Just pick some of the fresh leaves and crush them in your hands and rub it on the irritated area. Nettles are often used as a counter irritant for arthritis. I would guess that it brings extra blood to the area and helps produce natural pain killers in the system. Makes sense to me. Nettles also make a good boiling green, but pick them with gloves on. :smile: