Yarrow, Wild White (Achillea millefolium) seeds
$3.95 – $44.10
Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Hardy to zones to 4 to 8
(Wild Oregon Mountain Yarrow) Creeping herbaceous perennial native to the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Harvested from pure mountain stands. Traditional usage (TWM): vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and styptic. Plant prefers standard garden soil or poor soil, full sun and requires little water. Sow in flat or direct seed. Germ. in about 8 days in warm soils. Grows vigorously in any kind of soil. Prefers full sun and requires very little water. Space plants 18 inches apart.
Packet contains 200 seeds
1 g contains ~1,700 seeds
5 g contains ~8,500 seeds
10 g contains ~17,000 seeds
Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s
Question
cowensby0513 –
Which is the best Yarrow to plant medicinally? I heard the white one was the best, is that correct? And I was wondering if you could use the leaves as a tea to drink for pay for your allergies bloating etc.
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Richo Cech –
hi there, you are right, it is the white-flowered yarrow that has best medicinal qualities. Herbalists consider the entire plant is active and safe. Yet I would consider it to be more of a remedial herb than a tonic, so i guess one would drink the tea only when needed. Given the high tannin level i would predict it would act as a shrinker of mucous membranes which could help in hypersecretion/allergenic states. r
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cowensby0513 –
Thanks a bunch. I really appreciate you getting back to me about that and I agree with you as needed. Modesty in all things that is.
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