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Yarrow is also known by the names Devil's Nettle, Devil's Plaything, Bad Man's Plaything, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Carpenter's Weed, Bloodwort, Staunch Weed, Nosebleed, and Thousand Leaf Gandana. Yarrow, a member of the sunflower family, can be found along roadsides, in meadows, and in pastures in Europe, Asia, South Australia and North America. It grows in altitudes as high as 8,500 feet. The part of this plant used medicinally is the above ground portion, particularly the flowering tops. The genus name Achillea is named after Achilles, the Greek hero, who was taught Herbology by the centaur Chiron, who was said to have used Yarrow to staunch the bleeding of the warrior's wounds during the Trojan war (1200 B.C.). The species name millefolium is Latin for "thousand leaves."
The plant has a long history of use, going back thousands of years. It was once associated with evil, as evidenced by its alternative names Devil's Nettle, Devil's Plaything, and Bad Man's Plaything, and was used in spells. An old American and English superstition held that young girls should tickle their noses with Yarrow to see if their lovers were being faithful - if the nose bled, the man's heart was true. In France and Ireland, people wanting to be more clairvoyant hold Yarrow over their eyes. Dried stalks were used to throw the I Ching, an ancient Chinese system for guidance and wisdom. The Druids used Yarrow stems to foretell the weather. When added to a compost pile, it will accelerate its breakdown. When Yarrow is grown in the garden, it helps other plants nearby become more disease resistant. This herb was also used to flavor tobacco, and as a snuff. The primary chemical constituents of Yarrow include essential oil (proazulene, borneol, camphor, cineole, eugenol, linalool, pinene, sabinene, thujone), isovalerianic acid, achillein, formic acid, salicylic acid, polyacetylenes, asparagin, sterols, glycoalkaloid (achhilleine), flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin, rutin, quercitin), coumarins, and tannins. Yarrow's effects are mostly astringent.
Yarrow nutritionally supports mucus membranes. It is closely related to Chamomile, both botanically and chemically. Yarrow also contains fairly high amounts of selenium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin F, and vitamin K. Having a variety of effects on the body, Yarrow is known to alleviate inflammation, reduce fevers, stimulate the appetite, and encourage sweating, thus expelling toxins from the body. Yarrow's astringent properties are especially helpful in stopping nosebleeds, excessive menstruation, and diarrhea. Yarrow is also known for relieving muscle spasms, arthritis, and easing digestion. Yarrow helps to relax peripheral blood vessels, thereby improving circulation. The constituents achilletin and achilleine aid in blood coagulation. Yarrow contains several anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving constituents, such as azulene and salicylic acid.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
Not recommended if you are pregnant or lactating.
Do not exceed recommended dosage as overuse may cause skin photo sensitivity, dizziness and headaches in some people.
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