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
“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
“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
