Yarrow
10-22-02, 23:35
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Yarrow Herb (Achillea Millefolium)
Family: Compositae.
History: Traditionally used as an antiseptic. Its leaves were put on cuts to assist quick healing.
Growing pattern: Hardy Perennial.
How to grow: Yarrow can be grown by seed.
Soil condition/position: Any soil in any position. Yarrow can easily be transplanted.
Appearance: Bushy clumps which grow to 60cm high. Yarrow has dark green feathery leaves and has a nice smell when bruised. It has clusters of white flowers and the leaves have a slightly bitter taste but are nice chopped in cheese dishes.
Uses: Yarrow can help neighbouring plants to resist disease. An infusion of Yarrow flowers is good for skin cleansing and added to baths it can act as a relaxant. Yarrow can be used as a diuretic and is good for cramp.
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What is yarrow plant - the herb with multiple uses
Yarrow is touted for its numerous therapeutic qualities. Its botanical name is derived from Achilles, the Greek hero. This herb needs to be planted in a sunny location in average, well-drained soil. It grows up to two feet in height. Other than yarrow, this plant is also known by the names of woundwort, staunch-weed and knight’s milfoil.
Many people don’t realize that yarrow can be used in cooking. The young leaves are said to be very nutritious and can be used in salads. It has also been used in the brewing of beer instead of rose hops.
Yarrow has endless medicinal properties. When made into a tea, which is used from the entire plant, it has a powerful effect on the immune system. It is also used to reduce fevers, as a blood purifier, as a method to combat depression and kidney disorders to name a few. It is advised to drink yarrow tea in moderation as a person can suffer from the side effects if yarrow is used too frequently.
Yarrow has also been used as a cool wash for chapped hands and when applied to the face, it can rid the pores of excess oil. To make the wash, you need to brew the yarrow in a tea and leave it to cool. If yarrow tea is used too frequently, the skin will become sensitive to light, so use with caution.
While Yarrow helps other plants resist adverse conditions, it is a wonder compost activator.
Title: What is yarrow plant - the herb with multiple uses
Description: What is yarrow plant? It is an herb touted for its numerous therapeutic qualities and many people don't realize that yarrow can be used in cooking.
Copyright 2001 by PageWise, Inc.
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsHerbs/Uses/Yarrowch.html
Table of Contents > Herbs > Yarrow > Uses
Herbs with Similar Uses as: Yarrow
Below is a list of conditions that are treated by this herb and the other herbs that may be used to treat it.
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appetite loss
Dandelion
Devil's Claw
Lemon Balm
Siberian Ginseng
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bleeding
Astragalus
Goldenrod
Grape Seed
Green Tea
Horsetail
Turmeric
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common cold
Astragalus
Celery Seed
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Garlic
German Chamomile
Goldenrod
Goldenseal
Licorice
Linden
Marshmallow
Peppermint
Siberian Ginseng
Wild yam
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digestive disorders
Astragalus
Barberry
Celery Seed
Dandelion
German Chamomile
Ginger
Goldenseal
Green Tea
Jamaica Dogwood
Lemon Balm
Licorice
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile
Saw Palmetto
Slippery Elm
Turmeric
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diuretic
Dandelion
Green Tea
Linden
Pau d'Arco
Stinging Nettle
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fevers
Astragalus
Barberry
Calendula
Cat's Claw
Devil's Claw
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Feverfew
Jamaica Dogwood
Linden
Pau d'Arco
Wild yam
Willow Bark
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gallbladder disease
Barberry
Linden
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gum disease
werman Chamomile
Roman Chamomile
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hemorrhoids
Goldenrod
Grape Seed
Roman Chamomile
St. John's Wort
Wild yam
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hypertension
American Ginseng
Barberry
Celery Seed
Dandelion
Dong Quai
Flaxseed
Garlic
Ginkgo Biloba
Goldenrod
Gotu Kola
Grape Seed
Hawthorn
Linden
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infection
American Ginseng
Astragalus
Barberry
Calendula
Cat's Claw
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
German Chamomile
Goldenseal
Lavender
Linden
Milk Thistle
Pau d'Arco
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile
Rosemary
Siberian Ginseng
St. John's Wort
Stinging Nettle
Turmeric
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inflammation
Aloe
Barberry
Bilberry
Burdock
Cat's Claw
Celery Seed
Comfrey
Devil's Claw
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Flaxseed
German Chamomile
Ginger
Goldenrod
Grape Seed
Jamaica Dogwood
Licorice
Marshmallow
Pau d'Arco
Roman Chamomile
Saw Palmetto
Skullcap
Slippery Elm
St. John's Wort
Stinging Nettle
Turmeric
Uva Ursi
Wild yam
Willow Bark
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liver disorders
American Ginseng
Asian Ginseng
Calendula
Celery Seed
Dandelion
Goldenrod
Grape Seed
Green Tea
Licorice
Linden
Milk Thistle
Turmeric
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menstrual cycle, irregular
Feverfew
Rosemary
Saw Palmetto
Turmeric
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menstrual pain
Black Cohosh
Flaxseed
German Chamomile
Jamaica Dogwood
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile
Rosemary
Valerian
Wild yam
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muscle spasm
Celery Seed
German Chamomile
Goldenrod
Kava Kava
Roman Chamomile
Rosemary
Saw Palmetto
Skullcap
Wild yam
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pain
Aloe
Devil's Claw
Dong Quai
Echinacea
Grape Seed
Passionflower
Pau d'Arco
Peppermint
Rosemary
Turmeric
Willow Bark
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stomach upset
Dandelion
Devil's Claw
Feverfew
Ginger
Goldenseal
Lemon Balm
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile
Turmeric
Valerian
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wounds
Aloe
Arnica
Astragalus
Bilberry
Burdock
Calendula
Comfrey
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
German Chamomile
Goldenrod
Gotu Kola
Green Tea
Horsetail
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Marshmallow
Roman Chamomile
Slippery Elm
St. John's Wort
Turmeric
Yarrow Herb (Achillea Millefolium)
Family: Compositae.
History: Traditionally used as an antiseptic. Its leaves were put on cuts to assist quick healing.
Growing pattern: Hardy Perennial.
How to grow: Yarrow can be grown by seed.
Soil condition/position: Any soil in any position. Yarrow can easily be transplanted.
Appearance: Bushy clumps which grow to 60cm high. Yarrow has dark green feathery leaves and has a nice smell when bruised. It has clusters of white flowers and the leaves have a slightly bitter taste but are nice chopped in cheese dishes.
Uses: Yarrow can help neighbouring plants to resist disease. An infusion of Yarrow flowers is good for skin cleansing and added to baths it can act as a relaxant. Yarrow can be used as a diuretic and is good for cramp.
http://mama.essortment.com/whatisyarrowp_plt.htm
What is yarrow plant - the herb with multiple uses
Yarrow is touted for its numerous therapeutic qualities. Its botanical name is derived from Achilles, the Greek hero. This herb needs to be planted in a sunny location in average, well-drained soil. It grows up to two feet in height. Other than yarrow, this plant is also known by the names of woundwort, staunch-weed and knight’s milfoil.
Many people don’t realize that yarrow can be used in cooking. The young leaves are said to be very nutritious and can be used in salads. It has also been used in the brewing of beer instead of rose hops.
Yarrow has endless medicinal properties. When made into a tea, which is used from the entire plant, it has a powerful effect on the immune system. It is also used to reduce fevers, as a blood purifier, as a method to combat depression and kidney disorders to name a few. It is advised to drink yarrow tea in moderation as a person can suffer from the side effects if yarrow is used too frequently.
Yarrow has also been used as a cool wash for chapped hands and when applied to the face, it can rid the pores of excess oil. To make the wash, you need to brew the yarrow in a tea and leave it to cool. If yarrow tea is used too frequently, the skin will become sensitive to light, so use with caution.
While Yarrow helps other plants resist adverse conditions, it is a wonder compost activator.
Title: What is yarrow plant - the herb with multiple uses
Description: What is yarrow plant? It is an herb touted for its numerous therapeutic qualities and many people don't realize that yarrow can be used in cooking.
Copyright 2001 by PageWise, Inc.
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsHerbs/Uses/Yarrowch.html
Table of Contents > Herbs > Yarrow > Uses
Herbs with Similar Uses as: Yarrow
Below is a list of conditions that are treated by this herb and the other herbs that may be used to treat it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
appetite loss
Dandelion
Devil's Claw
Lemon Balm
Siberian Ginseng
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bleeding
Astragalus
Goldenrod
Grape Seed
Green Tea
Horsetail
Turmeric
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
common cold
Astragalus
Celery Seed
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Garlic
German Chamomile
Goldenrod
Goldenseal
Licorice
Linden
Marshmallow
Peppermint
Siberian Ginseng
Wild yam
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
digestive disorders
Astragalus
Barberry
Celery Seed
Dandelion
German Chamomile
Ginger
Goldenseal
Green Tea
Jamaica Dogwood
Lemon Balm
Licorice
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile
Saw Palmetto
Slippery Elm
Turmeric
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diuretic
Dandelion
Green Tea
Linden
Pau d'Arco
Stinging Nettle
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fevers
Astragalus
Barberry
Calendula
Cat's Claw
Devil's Claw
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Feverfew
Jamaica Dogwood
Linden
Pau d'Arco
Wild yam
Willow Bark
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
gallbladder disease
Barberry
Linden
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
gum disease
werman Chamomile
Roman Chamomile
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
hemorrhoids
Goldenrod
Grape Seed
Roman Chamomile
St. John's Wort
Wild yam
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
hypertension
American Ginseng
Barberry
Celery Seed
Dandelion
Dong Quai
Flaxseed
Garlic
Ginkgo Biloba
Goldenrod
Gotu Kola
Grape Seed
Hawthorn
Linden
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
infection
American Ginseng
Astragalus
Barberry
Calendula
Cat's Claw
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
German Chamomile
Goldenseal
Lavender
Linden
Milk Thistle
Pau d'Arco
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile
Rosemary
Siberian Ginseng
St. John's Wort
Stinging Nettle
Turmeric
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
inflammation
Aloe
Barberry
Bilberry
Burdock
Cat's Claw
Celery Seed
Comfrey
Devil's Claw
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Flaxseed
German Chamomile
Ginger
Goldenrod
Grape Seed
Jamaica Dogwood
Licorice
Marshmallow
Pau d'Arco
Roman Chamomile
Saw Palmetto
Skullcap
Slippery Elm
St. John's Wort
Stinging Nettle
Turmeric
Uva Ursi
Wild yam
Willow Bark
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
liver disorders
American Ginseng
Asian Ginseng
Calendula
Celery Seed
Dandelion
Goldenrod
Grape Seed
Green Tea
Licorice
Linden
Milk Thistle
Turmeric
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
menstrual cycle, irregular
Feverfew
Rosemary
Saw Palmetto
Turmeric
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
menstrual pain
Black Cohosh
Flaxseed
German Chamomile
Jamaica Dogwood
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile
Rosemary
Valerian
Wild yam
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
muscle spasm
Celery Seed
German Chamomile
Goldenrod
Kava Kava
Roman Chamomile
Rosemary
Saw Palmetto
Skullcap
Wild yam
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
pain
Aloe
Devil's Claw
Dong Quai
Echinacea
Grape Seed
Passionflower
Pau d'Arco
Peppermint
Rosemary
Turmeric
Willow Bark
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
stomach upset
Dandelion
Devil's Claw
Feverfew
Ginger
Goldenseal
Lemon Balm
Peppermint
Roman Chamomile
Turmeric
Valerian
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
wounds
Aloe
Arnica
Astragalus
Bilberry
Burdock
Calendula
Comfrey
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
German Chamomile
Goldenrod
Gotu Kola
Green Tea
Horsetail
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Marshmallow
Roman Chamomile
Slippery Elm
St. John's Wort
Turmeric