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Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.
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Common yarrow, Achillea millefolium, the type species of the genus.
Examples of yarrow in a Sentence
Many herbs have had the power of curing all diseases attributed to them, and have hence had the name of "all-heal"; such have been, among others, the mistletoe, the woundwort (Stachys palustris), the yarrow or milfoil, and the great valerian.
Companion plants like marigolds, yarrow, and onions can add a pretty border to the raised beds as well as keep pests from moving in.
Other useful herbs to reduce symptoms are yarrow (Achillea millefolium), eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis), garlic (Allium sativum), and onions (Allium cepa).
When this powerful oracle was first used, people threw three yarrow stalks and the prediction depended on the pattern formed once they fell.
Although availability does vary by region, statice, sweet William, yarrow, amaryllis, chrysanthemum, fuchsia, and zinnia are generally the most affordable choices for brides who plan to marry in September, October, or November.
Chamomile, lavender, aloe, clove, yarrow and wheat proteins can be found in a number of Big Sexy products, and when combined with light fragrances and soothing textures, provide an exemplary experience for hair.
The more loyal William Douglas, in 1353, slew his kinsman, the shifty Knight of Liddesdale, on the braes of Yarrow, and a fragment of one of the oldest Scottish ballads deplores his fall.
You can also make a healing ointment with yarrow flower tops and your oil or fat.
Yarrow oil is antibacterial, pain-relieving, and incredibly helpful in healing all types of wounds.
Yarrow promotes perspiration and is also thought of as a blood purifier.
Some of the plants used are achillea (yarrow), trillium, geranium, and shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa).
Eventually the yarrow stalks were replaced by bronze coins which gave results that were more random.
This is done by tossing virtual coins or in certain cases virtual yarrow stalks.
When using coins or sticks in I Ching fortune telling, the requester thinks of a simple question that has a specific focus and casts either three coins or 49 yarrow sticks to find the answers.
This method of I Ching divination uses yarrow sticks instead of coins.
Yarrow, an herb plant, has reed-like stalks.
If you don't want to purchase coins or yarrow sticks, you can use some of the many online virtual I Ching divination tools.
The seeker virtually tosses yarrow sticks.
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The rich blues of the globe thistle and sea holly against the bold yellow of the yarrow is a sight to behold.
Diaphoretic and sudorific herbs will help you sweat; yarrow herb, for instance, which induces perspiration, cleanses directly through the skin.
A few plants were in flower, including red and white dead nettles, groundsel, yarrow, charlock and field speedwell.
Now, we take the planets and stars as our language, rather than cards or yarrow stalks or lines on the hands.
To stop the hemorrhage itself, take 1tsp of yarrow tincture every ½ hour.
Some bitters widely used in traditional medicine in North America include yarrow, yellow dock, goldenseal, Oregon grape, and vervain.
Take out your yarrow stalks; light a candle or incense.
At about this same time, the yarrow stalk method of divination was created.