ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM

 



LOVE BOTANICAL DRAWINGS

Learning Latin names can take you deep into a plants history and it's relationship with people. Yarrow is a fine example of this, Achillea Millefolium takes it name from the hero of the Trojan wars Achilles who made use of yarrow's astringent properties to heal the wounds of his troops on the battlefields.

Traditionally yarrow was applied straight from the field  but today making a natural ointment for wounds is more practical. Chamazulene found in yarrow is anti inflammatory and anti allergenic, yarrow is naturally high in silica, teamed with beeswax it's a winner.

At Grow to Glow we can teach you how to make yarrow ointment using yarrow which you have foraged or grown. Fast growing and undemanding you can even grow this plant on your windowsill so no gardening or foraging route needed! With so many other fantastic uses for yarrow there is every reason to make this your windowsill project.





EASY TO GROW

 

Pictured above with beautiful feather like leaves and flowers made up of  sprays of tiny flower heads which the bees love.
Just about to flower in my garden and flowering across verges and fields in the countryside and in wild corners of the city, yarrow is your best friend.  Drank as a tea yarrow can help tummy ache, digestion, ease menstrual pain and regulate menstrual cycles. Here is a tea for everyone :

 

 

A POT OF TEA FOR COLDS AND FLU

 

1 small bunch of yarrow leaves

1 head of elderflower

2 sprigs of peppermint

Put it in the teapot with boiling water and leave to infuse for 10 minutes, voila!

 

 

We're really excited about yarrow's hair thickening action and are adding it to our hair oil for glossy locks!

Yarrow is used to treat varicose veins as it boosts circulation so we're certainly going to pop it in a body butter.

 

From it's roots in the myths of the Trojan wars Yarrow is also working it's way into our Beardy range for men sporting the fullest and most delectable beards in town!

 

Our next product will help you to grow and make your own face cream using wonderful yarrow and it's balancing effect on the skin's natural oils. We've trialled this face cream and it is amazing for dry skin and combination skin in particular.....

 

We're in love with yarrow! Watch this space..