Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of the most important wild medicinal herbs you need to know!

It was used during the Civil War and the Revolutionary War to heal wounds.

Identification

Leaves: Compound, ornate, feather, and downy leaves. They are very soft to the touch and when you crush one and smell it, the scent is reminiscent of pin.e

Flowers: White, bunching in large groups. Blooms in May or June.

It was used during the Civil War and the Revolutionary War to heal wounds.

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Look A-likes

Queen Anne’s Lace – Non-toxic, smells like carrot.

Elderberry – Though this is a large bush.

Poison Hemlock – May look similar when the plant is young. Is deadly. The flowers are not bunching in large bundles. Poison hemlock gets much larger and has a purple spotted stem when it is large.

Edible Uses

You can eat the leaves, though they are bitter and should be added to other plants. It once was used as a replacement for hops in beer.

Medicinal Value

The root, leaves, stems, and flowers can be all be used. The flowers are the most potent and any part of it is strongest fresh. However, drying and using later is useful since it will last longer.

Astringent, antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory.

The leaves can be used to stop bleeding when used as a poultice or a powder. To make the powder, dry the leaves and crush finely. Use that directly on a wound.

The tea can reduce fevers. For babies and toddlers, a yarrow infused bath can reduce fever.

It can relieve urinary tract infections since it is a diuretic.

Makes an excellent salve or tincture. You can combine it with plantain to help with anti-itch and healing.

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