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11/25/2018

Yarrow

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Yarrow ( Achillea millefolium )
 
'Among the harebells and the grass, the grass all feathery with seed, I dream, and see all the people pass: They pay me little heed.
And yet the children (so I think) in spite of other flowers more dear, would miss my clusters white and pink, if I should disappear.'

Cicely Mary Barker 1925
 
A fantastic herb for many wounds containing a natural antiseptic called cineol. It can also help to hasten the clotting time of blood which has given rise to its folk name ‘nosebleed’. The herb can be used fresh or dried and put direct onto a wound or made into an ointment.

Yarrow induces sweating, can help you sleep, eases pain and reduces bleeding. Yarrow is full of nutrients and minerals and when mixed with vervain I have found it to be ideal for fevers and nerve pain. It helps aid digestion and is a good general tonic for the system.
 
Its Latin name Achillea reminds us that Achilles used it to cure wounds inflicted by iron weapons as did the Anglo-Saxons warriors. In Ireland the plant is said to drive away evil and therefore sickness.
It is also considered a Woman’s herb increasing attractiveness and protecting them from men.

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12/6/2018 03:01:50 am

Yarrow might have a very simple look compare to other flowers we see, but it has also its own beauty that can be offered to us. Actually, I am more of a minimalist person. The simple ones look striking for me, and I don't have problems with that! At the same time, it's not just a simple flower because it is also capable of healing several health problems too. From that, we can already imagine how useful it could be because of its functions! I am looking forward to see one of these soon!

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    Join me to explore the flora of the British Isles on this blog. My intention is to attempt to capture the unique quality and beauty of each species of flower, tree or shrub. For every species featured I will be growing many more wildflowers to celebrate the joy of their existence, their intrinsic conservation value and bewildering array of uses. For nearly 30 years I have noted, studied and explored wildflowers in the field much to the patience of the walker beside me. To share this passion is a heartfelt plea to respect, preserve and care for all British Wildflowers no matter how common they seem.

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