Norse Yarrow vs Cleome Gynandra

Nordic variety of yarrow used by Vikings and Norse peoples as a wound herb, digestive bitter, and fever remedy.

Annual herb native to tropical Africa and Asia used as both a vegetable and medicine across sub-Saharan Africa for pain, infections, and respiratory conditions.

achillin, azulene, camphor, flavonoids

glucosinolates, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins

wound staunching in Viking folk medicine, fever and cold remedy, digestive bitter

headache, fever, wounds, respiratory infections, digestive disorders

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic

analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic

2-4g dried herb as tea or 3-5ml tincture

Fresh leaves as vegetable or 5–10g as tea daily

pregnancy - emmenagogue, asteraceae allergy

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Cleomaceae

contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

mild digestive upset