yarrow
yarrow
Definition
yar·row (yar′ō)
noun
any of a genus (Achillea) of perennial plants of the composite family; esp., the common yarrow (A. millefolium), having a strong smell and taste, finely divided leaves, and clusters of small, pink or white flower heads
Etymology: ME yarowe < OE gæruwe, akin to Ger garbe
yarrow
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: Some bitters widely used in traditional medicine in North America include yarrow, yellow dock, goldenseal, Oregon grape, and vervain.
Modifies a noun
- tincture: To stop the hemorrhage itself, take 1tsp of yarrow tincture every ½ hour.
- stalk: Take out your yarrow stalks; light a candle or incense.
- method: At about this same time, the yarrow stalk method of divination was created.
- herb: Diaphoretic and sudorific herbs will help you sweat; yarrow herb, for instance, which induces perspiration, cleanses directly through the skin.
- flower: You can also make a healing ointment with yarrow flower tops and your oil or fat.
- oil: Yarrow oil is antibacterial, pain-relieving, and incredibly helpful in healing all types of wounds.
