The Christmas period is now upon us and with it comes festive menus that are often heavy on the stomach. But did you know that there is a plant that can be found almost everywhere and that can give a healthier touch to your Christmas dinner? We are talking about yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a medicinal plant with a long tradition in natural medicine.
Why yarrow is perfect for the holiday season
Yarrow has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract. Its ingredients, such as bitter substances, flavonoids and tannins, stimulate the production of digestive juices, support liver function and can relieve flatulence and the feeling of fullness. These properties make them an ideal companion for opulent parties.
The precious ingredients of yarrow
- bitter substances: They stimulate the production of acid in the stomach and facilitate the digestion of heavy foods.
- flavonoids: They have an anti-inflammatory effect and can reduce flatulence.
- tannins: Protects the mucous membranes and supports the digestive process.
If you want to learn more about how to use medicinal plants all year round, we recommend our book “With wild herbs and medicinal plants all year round” (available here). The ideal guide for all those who want to use precious medicinal plants for their health directly at home.
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This is what awaits you in the starter set of winter wild herbs:
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Here’s how you integrate yarrow into your Christmas dinner
The application is simpler than you think. Here are some ideas:
- Yarrow tea as a digestive: After eating, a hot yarrow tea can work wonders. Simply pour 250ml of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried yarrow, leave to infuse for 10 minutes and enjoy.
- Blend of herbaceous spices: Dried yarrow leaves can be finely ground and incorporated into sauces or stuffings as a spice. Their delicate, aromatic taste harmonises particularly well with poultry or vegetarian dishes.
- Yarrow oil for salads: Homemade yarrow oil brings to your salads not only the taste, but also the digestive effects of the plant. To do this, soak fresh leaves in high-quality olive oil and let them steep for a few weeks.
- Perfect soups or stews: Add a few fresh or dried yarrow leaves to the soup. Their aroma enhances hearty dishes and makes them more digestible.
- Useful as a table decoration: Yarrow can serve as a beautiful natural decorative element on the table. Guests can pick the leaves and add them to tea – guaranteed conversation starter!
Where to find yarrow
Yarrow often grows along roadsides, in lawns and even in urban gardens. It is often green even in winter and easy to recognize: the pinnate leaves are fine and almost filigree. If you want to be on the safe side, you can buy dried yarrow in a pharmacy or herbalist’s shop.
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Yarrow can be found all year round. This makes this plant the ideal accompaniment for Christmas dinner. Now in winter you can collect the leaves that you can’t find on the ground. Make sure that yarrow does not grow in polluted places and clean it thoroughly before use. Due to the muddy soil there may be dirt on the leaves. But you can wash them off wonderfully. Choose a frost-free day for harvesting, as frozen leaves easily break and lose quality. People with allergies to Asteraceae should test the plant carefully.
Is there no way to collect wild herbs? Grow your own mini vegetables on the windowsill!
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