(achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is also called old man’s pepper, knight’s milfoil, soldier’s woundwort, nosebleed, devil’s plaything, bloodwort, hemming and sewing, staunchweed, carpenter’s weed, thousand seal, and sanguinary. Yarrow’s Latin name, achillea millefolium, derives from Greek mythology: before the siege of troy, the centaur Chiron told Achilles of the plant’s healing virtues so he could use it on his warriors’ battle wounds. Millefolium means “a thousand leaves,” and refers to yarrow’s finely cut foliage. An important first-aid treatment through the centuries, yarrow’s astringency is thought to stem the flow of internal and external bleeding. Herbalists also have faith in yarrow tea to induce perspiration, cleanse the system, and cure a bad cold. Straight dried yarrow stems are “thrown” by Chinese fortune-tellers before consulting the I-Ching, the book of changes, an ancient guide to oracular wisdom.
Part used for tea: leaves and/or flowers gathered during summer and fall.
Taste: mildly astringent. Somewhat like a mild sage tea. Pale yellow in color.
By infusion: 1 teaspoon dried yarrow leaves and flowers, or 1 tablespoon of the fresh herb, in 1 covered cup of boiling water. Steep for about 10 minutes. Strain. Sweeten with honey to taste.
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