Yarrow Official
Achillea millefolium or yarrow (other common names common yarrow, gordaldo, nosebleed plant, old man's pepper, devil's nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier's woundwort, thousand-leaf, and thousand-seal).
Watering
Common yarrow is drought-tolerant, but if the garden receives less than 1 inch of rain in any given week, give the plant extra water.
Soil
Common yarrow grows best in dry to medium, well-drained soils, whether sandy clay or sandy loams. It can tolerate poor garden soils. In fact, soils that are too nutrient-rich will encourage aggressive growth, so they should be avoided.
Harvesting
Harvest Yarrow on a sunny day when the aromatic oils are in abundance. The stems are surprisingly tough so bring a pair of scissors. Pick the flower tops and leaves. Lay out to dry in a cool, dark place. Once dry store in an airtight container and use within a year or so.
Medical Uses
Fever
Common Cold
Hay Fever
Absence of menstruation
Dysentery
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Discomfort
Induces Sweating
Some people chew the fresh leaves to relieve toothache
Recipes