24/05/2021, 18:44
Yarrow lawn
24/05/2021, 18:44
What kind of herb is yarrow?
24/05/2021, 18:49
Yarrow is a really versatile herb and good for many things. I know we will look at it closely later on but I've heard it called 'chamomile for grown ups' it's good for digestion and for fever
24/05/2021, 18:49
interesting how often we think we are doing one thing (growing plants) but it changes to something else (growing support & friendships)
24/05/2021, 18:52
It’s wonderful company
24/05/2021, 18:56
My mum taught me that yarrow is the gardener’s herb because it’s the most useful herb to know if you’ve cut yourself.
24/05/2021, 18:57
I’ve also heard people call it the carpenter’s herb and the (rock) climber’s friend for the same reason.
24/05/2021, 18:57
That’s good to know I’m Always cutting myself
24/05/2021, 18:58
It could also be called the bee’s friend. Cause it’s a very good pollinator plant.
24/05/2021, 18:59
How do you use the yarrow if you have cut your self please? :)
24/05/2021, 19:00
I ‘worry’ the leaves. Which basically means to get the juices flowing. You can either do this by pounding the leaves and then pressing the mash into the wound.
24/05/2021, 19:00
Or you can chew them to worry the juices out.
24/05/2021, 19:01
Cool thanks:)
24/05/2021, 19:01
When the leaves taste like they are stripping your mouth of moisture, the tannins are realised and ready to do their thing.
24/05/2021, 19:01
Why is it called ‘worrying’?
24/05/2021, 19:01
But I don’t think this is considered very hygienic🤣
24/05/2021, 19:02
My mum says it’s because the plant was ‘worried’ for you!
24/05/2021, 19:04
50 dried yarrow stalks were used by the Chinese to read the I-Ching