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yarrow Definition

yar·row (yarō)

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.

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