Yarrow

Also Known As : Common yarrow, Milfoil

Technical Name : Achillea millefolium

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a strong licorice-like aroma with a sweet flavor and a somewhat bitter and astringent finish.

Usage Tips

Yarrow can be used to flavor beer, as a substitute for hops.
The herb can also be made into tea or used fresh in salads.
It can also be used in meat and vegetable marinades.
It can be paired with another herb, like parsley, and blended with a neutral-flavored oil to create an aromatic oil to use in vinaigrettes.
It should be used within a few days.

Common names and forms

Organic Yarrow Flower

Description

Yarrow has small, antler-shaped leaves growing along its narrow, light green stems creating a feathery appearance. It is a soft herb, like tarragon. The plant blooms in late summer with small white colored flowers, reminiscent of tiny, flattened daisies. The entire plant of yarrow is edible, and it is said the leaves are best harvested when the plant is in bloom. It is native to Europe. It is available in summer months.

Health benefits

It contains flavonoids which aid in digestion by increasing saliva and digestive juices in the stomach.⁽¹⁾
Yarrow contains anti-inflammatory properties which calm the irritation and redness surrounding wounds.⁽²⁾
It also helps to lower blood pressure in patients suffering from hypertension.⁽²⁾
It helps to treat asthma.⁽²⁾
Yarrow also helps to balance hormones in the body.⁽²⁾

Note

Excess consumption of Yarrow may cause skin irritation.⁽³⁾

Resource & Links

(1,3) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Yarrow_10398.php

(2) https://www.naturalfoodseries.com/11-health-benefits-yarrow/

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