Yarrow!!
What a powerful and medicinal plant! It’s been used as medicine for thousands of years. Yarrow is packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, both of which aid wound healing.
The whole plant is edible and makes a lovely edition to salads. One of it’s best uses and easiest ways to enjoy it’s benefits is to make tea with it. Simply add the flowers, leaves and stems to boiling water and allow to steep.
There is a list as long as your arm on all the wonderful health benefits that yarrow can provide. It’s so abundant, so take advantage of this natural tasty medicine that’s available to us all!
You will find it growing in all types of grassland. Familiarise yourself with it’s beautiful smell, feather like leaves and tough stem.
Scientific name: Achillea millefolium
Happy foraging!!