Poor Man's Pepper & The Devil's Plaything- Yarrow

This week we’re digging into a plant with as many uses as it has leaves- Yarrow! If you like old time-y beverage facts and medicines, or hearing about how hellraisers throughout history used plants to have a little fun, this one’s for you! Sources:  https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=acmi2 https://www.rowanandsage.com/blog/2019/12/6/plant-profile-yarrow https://clinicalherbalism.com/yarrow-throughout-history/ https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/yarrow https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/achillea-millefolium https://wiccanwitchcraftblog.com/magical-plants/yarrow-flowers/ https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/crown-chakra-divine-energy-of-sahasrara-chakra/ https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiM64yz356BAxXJFjQIHYYjA1cQFnoECBUQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bitburger.com%2Ftaste%2Fthe-bitburger-brewing-process%2Fgerman-beer-purity-law%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIn%2520April%25201516%252C%2520the%2520Bavarian%2Ckey%2520ingredients%2520for%2520beer%2520production.&usg=AOvVaw0BN9_1G7AYzYj0BIhhyAjT&opi=89978449 https://brownbearherbs.com/blogs/videos-and-blogs/the-magic-and-mystery-of-yarrow#:~:text=Yarrow%27s%20effects%20can%20vary%20from,standing%20reputation%20for%20aiding%20divination. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thujone https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Yarrow_10398.php#:~:text=Yarrow%20can%20also%20be%20used,substitute%20for%20hops%20and%20barley. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232110/ Looking for more Rooted Content? ⁠⁠Check out our corner of the internet⁠⁠! You'll find our transcripts, show notes, and so much more. *Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *