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| melody |
Posted - Mar 25 2009 : 5:20:26 PM
Yarrow Herb and Flower- Also known as- Achillea millefolium, Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Soldiers Woundwort, Staunchweed, Woundwort, and Western Yarrow. Yarrow is a long-stemmed member of the sunflower family found in the wild throughout the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It can be recognized by its highly segmented leaves (millefolium literally means "thousand leaves"), and the clusters of daisy-like white or lavender flowers at the top of the stalk. Greek myth had it that Achilles painted himself with a tincture of yarrow to make himself invulnerable to arrows, everywhere on his body except his heel. Native American herbal medicine makes extensive use of yarrow. Among the Micmac people of Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, the stalk was chewed or stewed to induce sweating to "break" fevers and colds. They also pounded the stalks into a pulp to be applied to bruises, sprains, and swelling. The Cherokee, Gosiute, Iroquois, and Mohegan peoples used yarrow as a digestive aid. Other herbal healing traditions use yarrow to treat a variety of conditions characterized by swelling, often combined with Echinacea, elder flower, ginger, and peppermint. Constituents- Bitters, chamazulene, proazulene, saponins, tannins, fatty acids.
Parts Used- Dried stems, leaves, and flowers. Typical Preparations -Tea infusions, juice (from the fresh herb), tinctures, as a compress, and in baths.
Summary- The British Herbal Compendium notes that preparations of yarrow lower fevers induce sweating, stop cramps, encourage menstruation, relieve inflammation, and stimulate the release of stomach acid to digest proteins and fats. The herb is taken internally to treat colds, fevers, and indigestion, and used in skin treatments of slow-healing wounds. The Complete German Commission E Monographs recommends sitz baths with yarrow added to the bath water to relieve pelvic cramps in women. Precautions-Use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed. Its use is not recommended while pregnant.
Lemongrass Herb- Also known as- Cymbopogon citratum. With its lemony scent and hint of rose aroma, lemon grass is an essential ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cooking. Lemon grass grows wild in Indonesia, Indochina, and tropical Australia, and it is cultivated in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka as a culinary herb and in India as a medicinal herb. Constituents-The essential oil of lemon grass (0.2 to 0.5%, "West Indian lemon grass oil") consists mainly of citral. The herb also contains myrcene, nerol, limonene, linalool and beta-caryophyllene; the compounds make the essential oil subject to "curdling" when exposed to the air.
Parts Used-The lower portion of the stalk. Typical Preparations-Universally used within tea blends for its flavor and aroma. Rarely seen in encapsulations or extracts, but equally as effective.
Sliced fresh lemon grass, or ground powder (1 teaspoon of lemon grass powder equals one stalk of fresh lemongrass)
Summary-As a medicinal herb, lemon grass is mildly diuretic and a stimulant tonic. The herb promotes digestion of fats, and in Ayurvedic medicine a preparation of lemon grass with pepper has been used for relief of menstrual troubles and nausea. The herb stimulates perspiration, cooling the body in summer and lowering fevers any time of year. Lemon grass is well known a mild insect repellent (citronella) and the essential oil is used in perfumery. Precautions-Take care to store lemon grass away from other foods and spices, as they make pick up its aroma. Soak dried whole lemon grass for two hours in warm water before using in cooking. It medicinal application in excessive doses should be avoided while pregnant.
I have one 8-oz package of certified organic Yarrow Flower (origin Hungary) from Mountain Rose Herbs packed on 8-2007 and one 6-1/2 oz package.
Also, I have one 12-5/8 oz package of Lemongrass (origin Guatemala) also from Mountain Rose Herbs packed on 08-2007.
I checked the going price and for the Lemongrass it's $4.75 for 8-ounces and the Yarrow Flower $5.25 for 8-ounces.
I am in the process of "spring" cleaning my soap supply cupboard and came across these herbs. I used some of the Lemongrass for a potpourri recipe and I never did open one bag of the Yarrow Flower!
Whatcha got to barter??? 
THANKS TASHA!!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Mar 25 2009 : 5:50:24 PM
Actually I can send paypal and I could send you handmade soy candles made in my kitchen! Or some laundry powder OR something bellydance related...what are you in the market for?
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Farmgirl Sister #88
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"Joyful chaos, working in tune with the seasons, telling itme by the sun, variety, change and self-direction; all this wwas replaced with a brutal, standardized work culture, the effects of which we are still suffering from today." - Tom Hodgkinson in 'How To Be Idle' |
| GaiasRose |
Posted - Mar 25 2009 : 5:49:00 PM
I dont have much to barter, but I'd be happy to send you paypal for them both!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Farmgirl Sister #88
Blogs:
http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
Etsy:
http://ForestFaeries.etsy.com
"Joyful chaos, working in tune with the seasons, telling itme by the sun, variety, change and self-direction; all this wwas replaced with a brutal, standardized work culture, the effects of which we are still suffering from today." - Tom Hodgkinson in 'How To Be Idle' |
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