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Ok, so this is my first of hopefully several posts on this subject so we'll start out with two herbs that are probably growing within walking distance of your place right now; Plantain and Yarrow.
Plantain and Yarrow are both great multi-use plants. Plantain Leaf is superb if you are ever out and about and find yourself stung or bitten by insects. You can grab a leaf, rub it in your hands till some juice runs and slap it right on the bite. It takes away pain, itching and swelling within a few seconds. It's also a great way to protect scrapes and cuts. I make a sting remedy by covering 1/3 cup of dried Plantain with 2/3 cup of apple cider vinegar. Let that sit for 2 weeks, strain and use it as you would the fresh leaf.
Yarrow is one of the best herbs to use fresh to staunch bleeding on small to mid size wounds. Both it and Plantain grow almost everywhere so when in need, find a bunch, crumble the whole flower, leaf and stem in your hands and pack the bleeding area with it. A cotton ball soaked in Yarrow tincture and placed in a bleeding nose will stop the blood flow quickly. Legend has is that Achilles used Yarrow to treat his troops during the Trojan war hence it's latin name Achillea millefolium!
I have (hopefully) attached some photos and they are easy to identify once you get to know them. There are other uses for these herbs as well and I will post more information about them if requested. Happy herbing!
Plantain and Yarrow are both great multi-use plants. Plantain Leaf is superb if you are ever out and about and find yourself stung or bitten by insects. You can grab a leaf, rub it in your hands till some juice runs and slap it right on the bite. It takes away pain, itching and swelling within a few seconds. It's also a great way to protect scrapes and cuts. I make a sting remedy by covering 1/3 cup of dried Plantain with 2/3 cup of apple cider vinegar. Let that sit for 2 weeks, strain and use it as you would the fresh leaf.
Yarrow is one of the best herbs to use fresh to staunch bleeding on small to mid size wounds. Both it and Plantain grow almost everywhere so when in need, find a bunch, crumble the whole flower, leaf and stem in your hands and pack the bleeding area with it. A cotton ball soaked in Yarrow tincture and placed in a bleeding nose will stop the blood flow quickly. Legend has is that Achilles used Yarrow to treat his troops during the Trojan war hence it's latin name Achillea millefolium!
I have (hopefully) attached some photos and they are easy to identify once you get to know them. There are other uses for these herbs as well and I will post more information about them if requested. Happy herbing!
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