What is a Yarrow?
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Other common names include Old Man’s pepper, devil’s nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier’s Woundwort, and Thousand Seal.
Where Can I Buy Yarrow In South Africa?
Lifestyle Home Garden
Address: Ysterhout Dr &, Beyers Naude Dr, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156Areas served: Edenvale and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 792 5616
Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre
Address: R513, 0251Areas served: De Wilt and nearby areas
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Wed
Phone: 071 161 6441
Stodels Garden Centre – Bergvliet
Address: 1 Bergvliet Rd, Bergvliet, Cape Town, 7945
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: 021 794 2221
Garden World
Address: Beyers Naude Dr, Muldersdrift, 1747
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 957 2046
Mountain Herb Estate
Address: Plot, 117 B Van Der Hoff Rd, Rietfontein, Pretoria, 0068
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Mon
Phone: 082 924 3076
Nu-Leaf Nurseries
Address: Cnr Beyers Naude Drive and, Peter Rd, Honeydew, Randburg, 2040Areas served: Gauteng and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 794 1350
Sunkist Garden Pavilion
Address: 311 High Rd, Pomona AH, Kempton Park, 1619
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 010 001 7967
What is yarrow used for?
Popular in European folk medicine, yarrow contains flavonoids, plant-based chemicals that increase saliva and stomach acid to help improve digestion. Yarrow may also relax smooth muscle in the intestine and uterus, which can relieve stomach and menstrual cramps.
What does yarrow do to blood?
This chemical reduces the clotting time of blood. There are accounts that even Achilles, for whom the plant is named, used it to stop the bleeding wounds of his soldiers. A tea made from the leaves was used for fevers and colds.