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    • #14119
      Annett
      Student

        What are the medicinal properties of yarrow root (besides anodyne when chewed fresh)?  Does the root have the same key actions as the aerial parts?  Does the dried root work as an anodyne as well as the fresh root? (I’m asking because it didn’t seem so when I chewed it:)

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      • #14252
        Dr. Patrick Jones
        Homestead Instructor

          I haven’t tried the dry powder on a sore tooth, but I’ve used a tincture made of the dry powder. Most folks have always used the fresh root.

          As to the other medicinal properties, native Americans used to use a decoction of the root for respiratory stuff. I’d guess it might stop bleeding too but don’t know. The aerial parts are vastly easier to harvest and process an d work great so no one has bothered to experiment or study the roots much.

          Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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          • #39892
            Jennifer Brewer
            Student

              This is where I get confused there are several different types and they all have different leaves.

              Is the white one the only one that is used?

              For instants, I have yellow yarrow that I use to bring in pollinators and dragonflies (to help get rid of mosquitoes). I have pink yarrow also in another area for pollinators. Both are very different from one another as far as looks leaves and height.  I am very confused by this.  So should I start some white yarrow seeds?

              The sorry first day.

              Also, this has been bugging me for some time.

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          • #14263
            Annett
            Student
            Topic Author

              I had to thin my yarrow row and I have a lot of roots.

              Does the tincture of the dried root powder work as an anodyne on tissue pretty well?

              And would it be useful as a sore throat spray?

              • #14485
                Dr. Patrick Jones
                Homestead Instructor

                  Like other anodynes (ie Cloves) it only works on mucus membranes. So a sore throat or tooth/gum will be happier but a sore elbow won’t notice it.

                  Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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              • #24696
                Carl Daubenspeck
                Student

                  About Yarrow: As I recall Doc you had used Yarrow powder for a “stiptic” type issue with treating a dog you had to do some kind of work on the dogs teeth or jaw. You said it was used to put in places you can not ligate or cauterize the vein.  You had also mentioned a possible antibiotic property.

                  I too took this as good for bleeding and it worked quickly.

                  I was reaching down to pick something up in a cramped space and caught my right thumbnail on the edge of something and pulled back the nail. WOW! did it hurt, and bleed! I happened to be right next to the container I keep the yarrow in and remembering your directions I grabbed some dried flowers and ground it up. After washing my hands, I then shoved some of the ground powder in under my nail. The bleeding ceased and the pain almost completely disappeared. After 24 hours I had no pain except for a bit of soreness when I applied pressure with the thumb.

                  I’m a believer! Yarrow works!

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                • #24869
                  Michelle Koch
                  Student

                    Several years ago, shortly after joining the school, I met someone who was suffering greatly from a broken tooth, but couldn’t get into the dentist for at least a few more days.  I gave her a little baggy of ground yarrow leaves and flowers from my garden.  She put a pinch of it between her cheek and the gum of the bad tooth, and reapplied every couple of hours. She said it helped to ease her suffering until she could see her dentist.

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                  • #32702
                    Carl Daubenspeck
                    Student

                      Happened again and Yarrow to the rescue!  Being retired I am open to doing a lot more work around the home. As well also come to getting ‘stuck’ with all sorts of things in places difficult to treat. I was recently working with some metal screen and had a thin metal shard poke in under a finger nail. It hurt and I washed it out but neglected to further treat. Until the next couple of days when my finger began to ache and get red. I keep my nails cut short and had contemplated using Yarrow at the beginning but for the shortness of my fingernails.  After digging in the earth and pulling multiple dandelion roots I needed to cure this pain in the finger. No puss, just throbbing and redness. So I again ground yarrow flowers into powder and rubbed it around the finger tip. Withing moments the pain subsided and the throbbing stopped. I have since the last posting made a few ‘packets’ of ground yarrow flowers for family and friends with directions for use.  Thank the Creator for this great remedy. He must know we need some looking after!

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                    • #39885
                      Heidi McGinnis
                      Student

                        Seems like this might be the thread to ask this on – though I found half an answer as an aside on another thread: Is one specific variety of yarrow better than another medicinally? I have a lovely bed of mixed yarrow colors including white and wondered if I should plan on planting a fresh bed more specific for medicinal purposes or if I can have at my current collection and expect good results?

                        • #41527
                          Annett
                          Student
                          Topic Author

                            Any color bloom of yarrow works the same medicinally.

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