Yarrow Plant

“Achillea millefolium” - Pink or White

Plant Availability: From Early Spring to Late Autumn

Pot Size: 1L

BENEFITS

Yarrow is best known for its ability to stop bleeding and heal skin wounds. Historically, the leaves are chewed up and then used as a poultice on top of wounds to help stop bleeding. Yarrow is also commonly used to help with fevers, the common cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and to induce sweating. Some people chew the fresh leaves to relieve a toothache.

WAYS TO PREPARE

Yarrow can also be taken as a tea to help fight colds and fevers, and to help detoxify the body. It can be chewed fresh or dry to relieve toothache and can be infused in oil or extracted in alcohol to make solutions that can be rubbed on the body to relieve bruises, burns, rashes and bug bites.

GROWING CONDITIONS

Season: All Year / Perennial

Soil: Rich and well draining

Watering: Keep moist but not wet, water often in Summer

Position: Part shade, ideally under others shrubs/trees

Fertilising: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed

Use: Leaf poultice used to heal minor cuts and abrasions. Steam to relieve headaches and colds

Growing tips: Yarrow will spread into a ground cover over time. Cut off spent flowers to encourage further flowering

Companion Plants: Fruit trees/shrubs, tomatoes, capsicums, gourds