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Yarrow
Used in spells by witches hence it has many names: the 'Devil's Plaything',
the Devil's Nettle' and the 'Bad Man's Plaything'!! It was also reputed
to provide the wearer with second sight if the leaves were held over the
eyes by people from the Western Isles - if you come from Sweden you might
agree after you've finished drinking your umpteenth beer made from this
plant as it was often used in the brewing plants! It is a hardy perennial
with dark green feathery leaves and clusters of pale lilac or white flowers
in the summer, and has a fabulous aroma when crushed. It is said to have
been used by Achilles to heal the bleeding wounds of the army, hence its
other names: 'Staunchweed', 'Herbe Militaris' and 'Soldier's Woundwort'.
More recently it has been used to help the formation of scar tissue rejuvenation.
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