Yarrow Flower

Achillea Millefolium

Yarrow Flower / Achillea Millefolium / Organic Dried Yarrow Flower Herb / Herbal Tea / White Yarrow

Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
Other Names: Old man's pepper, devil's nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier's woundwort, thousand seal.

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. The plant is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America. It has been introduced as a feed for livestock in New Zealand and Australia. Achillea millefolium is cultivated as an ornamental plant by many plant nurseries. It is planted in gardens and natural landscaping settings of diverse climates and styles. Inflorescence has 4 to 9 phyllaries and contains ray and disk flowers which are white to pink. The generally 3 to 8 ray flowers are ovate to round.

The entire plant is reportedly edible and nutritious, but it is advised not to consume much. The foliage is pungent; both its leaves and flowers are bitter and astringent. The flowers and leaves are used in making some liquors and bitters. The flowers and leaves of yarrow were eaten and also made into a tea-like drink.

Using: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried yarrow. Brew yarrow in boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain.

(The yarrow plant carries several other common names like common yarrow, milenrama, milfoil, western yarrow, bloodwort, plumajillo, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Pacific yarrow, devil’s nettle, gordaldo, nosebleed plant, old man’s pepper, old man’s mustard, sanguinary, soldier’s woundwort, thousand-leaf and thousand-seal, knight’s milfoil, noble yarrow, staunchgrass, soldier’s woundwort, devil’s plaything, bad man’s plaything, yarroway, herb militaris, field hop, millefolium, ladies’mantle, gandana, i-chi-kao and gearwe, yerw.)

Traditional Use

Yarrow is a feathery-leaved, white-flowered meadow herb, named after the Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have used it for his soldiers. It is traditionally used:

• To support digestion and ease bloating and gas
• By women, to support comfort during the monthly cycle
• To support healthy circulation
• As a gargle and mouth rinse for healthy gums
• Externally, in compresses for the skin

Harvest & Character

Harvested June to August during flowering: the flowering stems are cut 15–20 cm from the tip. Fine, feathery leaves and flat clusters of tiny white flowers with a strong, pleasant aroma and a bitter taste.

Please note: Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the daisy family.

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