Common Yarrow
Achillea Millefolium
Characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent sweet smell.
The leaves are a mild laxative, when crushed they make a paultrice to heal bleeding, when chewed it can be used to relieve pain.
Yarrow used in the flavouring of beer, and other liquors.
Qhen used in dying it can produce greenish yellows.
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