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Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea millefolium ‘Moonshine’

Yarrow helps both insects and humans alike.

Bees and butterflies are often nearby Yarrow’s beautiful white or yellow flowers, that grow in abundance all over Ohlone land.

When people are feeling under the weather, Yarrow Iends a helping hand!

The Ohlone people have always treated this special plant nicely, and harvest Yarrow’s flowers and leaves when they need to feel better.

In East Bay Ohlone medicinal knowledge, Yarrow leaves are heated up and placed over a cut or bruise to prevent swelling, or put into the mouth to help treat a toothache.

Also, a strong tea is made from yarrow leaves and flowers to help cure stomachaches.

Yarrow has long been a beloved plant that has a special role here on Ohlone land!