What is yarrow good for?
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I am growing yarrow in my garden. I wondered when to start using it? It hasn't flowered yet, just tons of leaves!
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@tammyrichardsmt9 Wait until it starts to flower before harvesting. You will be using the leaves and flowers together for most things. Some have said that they like a tea, just from the flowers, so you might want to dry some flowers separately.
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I did not know that torey, Thank you!
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If bleeding occurs when person is on blood thinners, first thing to do is go to ER right away. Doctor may need to adjust the dose of blood thinners. Some this can become a serious issue. But not to scare anyone yarrow can be cautiously added preferably under the guidance of your doctor. If Dr. does not agree with suggestions may be one need to change the Dr. Then select Dr, with herbal medicine and allopathic backgrounds combined.
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@Amrik Good cautions for internal or severe bleeding, especially when a person might be taking blood thinners. I think most of us were referring to using Yarrow topically as a styptic for minor bleeds. Other suggestions for use as an internal anti-hemorrhagic are more for experienced herbalists who may be working with another medical professional, particularly if any pharmaceuticals are involved. Anyone taking pharmaceutical preparations should always consult with someone regarding possible interactions of their medications with all other substances, not just herbs.
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Thank you!! I can't wait to be able to dry this!
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I keep a little baggie of dried yarrow to help stop bleeding. Also cayenne does the same thing. I have never experimented with it, though I'm keen to learn all about this beautiful little plant.
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You use yarrow for flea powder? That's fascinating! I would love to learn alternative options for treating our animals besides the standard toxic drops. Is it safe for cats? How do you use it exactly and what all do you put in the powder if you don't mind my asking?
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@karenjanicki The Homegrown Herbalist, Doc Jones, who has appeared on some of TGN's summits in the past is a vet and naturopath as well as a herbalist. You might find useful info on his blog at: https://homegrownherbalist.net/blog/
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Yarrow is great for healing wounds. I made yarrow salve and my niece uses it on diaper rash.
It's also good as a compost activator. Just mix some leaves into the compost to speed things up a bit.
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Thank you for the info!
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OOOO fun tip!
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Ashley from Practical Self Reliance (@LaurieLovesLearning started a topic about her site) has got a very thorough post about the uses of yarrow.
@karenjanicki if you scroll down to almost the bottom, it has a recipe for flea powder.
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Fun!
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@COWLOVINGIRL I am really interested in making medicines and I think I will take that course next too. Thank you for the inspiration!
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I am looking for flowers to dry and float in a scented bath & I think Yarrow would work for this. I have noticed white Yarrow flowers all my life and lately I have seen a few lavender coloured Yarrow flowers.
On another note I used to use a green Herbal Essence shampoo which had a strong smell of Yarrow in it, so using Yarrow to scent shampoo would be another suggestion. I would like to make a shampoo with a similar scent - does anyone have a recipe?
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Thank you @RustBeltCowgirl - I bought some yarrow and it is just beginning to grow in a self-watering pot. I am excited to find a home for it around the house!
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Hi @SherryA - my young plant is just about ready to transplant into the ground. any recommendations to help with a healthy happy yarrow? thank you!
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Yarrow is one of my favorite plants. Besides all of its medicinal uses it is great for adding to cut flower arrangements, crafting, useful as a pollinator and beneficial plant and Yarrow helps with breaking down compost piles so I always add it to the pile.
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@Denise Grant I know right?! Its beautiful!
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@RustBeltCowgirl that is a great link on yarrow, thankyou.
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@torey Does yarrow affect the hormones? I took it once for heavy menstrual bleeding and it did help, but I felt an unpleasant side effect afterward and didn't try it again. Years later, I don't need anything that makes me sweat, either:)
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@Elizabeth Voss Yarrow is quite forgiving. Give it some soil, water & sunlight and it should do fine. We have very cold winters where I live, and the yarrow is the first thing back up in the spring! I have to dig out roots every year to keep it from taking over. Just such a happy plant!
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@Tave As far as I know, Yarrow doesn't have any hormonal influence. It is recommended as a once a month tea for women following menses but that is to ensure that the flow is complete. Also given following miscarriage for the same reason. It does help with menorrhagia but only from an astringent point of view, not hormonal.
Yes, it does make one sweat. Great diaphoretic for colds and flus.
There is a small amount of thujone in yarrow, so perhaps that is what you might have had a reaction to.
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We make a tummy tea that includes yarrow. It is in many of my medicinal tea remedies.
The tea is somewhat sweet and a good alternative for those that don't like ginger.
2TBS:
Yarrow-
Peppermint
Elderflowers
I tsp:
Rose Hip
Licorice root
Speramint/mint -
Mix together and store. Steep for about 5-10 minutes.
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That makes sense. Thank you.
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What a wonderful plant to have. I am adding it to my grow list as well.
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I just ordered seeds from Richters so I can grow them for homemade bitters:)
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New link for using yarrow.
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Thank you @RustBeltCowgirl!
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