Pink Yarrow - Yarrow Facts and Remedies

“Tropical and festive, Pink Yarrow is a whimsical, unignorable hue that tempts and tantalizes. Bold, attention getting and tempestuous, the lively Pink Yarrow is a captivating and stimulating color that lifts spirits and gets the adrenaline going.”

 – Pantone 17-2034

For the last day of March we have "Pink Yarrow"as our chosen Pantone colour this week.

Yarrow is a flowering plant that is used for many herbal remedies. It smells similar to a chrysanthemum and its flowers are most commonly white but also come in shades of pink.

You might find yarrow in foods and in particular tea. During the 17^th century it was a very popular leafy vegetable that was similar to spinach and was often used in soups.

Yarrow Remedies:

Topical application is good for skin itch and rashes. It’s good for dry skin and eczema as well.

If you have a cold or flu with a fever (it helps bring the fever down), yarrow is good to have. Yarrow also helps if you’re congested. It helps with the relief of earaches and toothaches as well.

It also helps with cramping and hormonal issues.

Seasonal allergies can be calmed by yarrow tea mixed with mint.

Apparently there is such a thing called a Buckwheat pillows and you put yarrow in them to help you relax.

Taking yarrow before bed also helps you fall asleep if you’re having difficulties.

If you have a wound or bloody nose, yarrow can help to stop the bleeding. It’s known to help with bleeding and circulatory issues.

So there you have it, some symptoms that you never knew could be treated with yarrow.