Wild Yarrow can be used an an effective short lasting mosquito repellent. It grows throughout most of Alberta.
Just pick some, and rub it over your body/clothes. It is effective and smells pretty decent too. I use this as a mosquito repellent when bowhunting.
Another use for Yarrow is as a disinfectant, blood clotter for cuts and burns.
Just pick some of the leaves, chew them a bit, and apply as a compress. It is very effective. I'll attest to this from experience as well.
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Yarrow has been used for centuries as a hemostatic, an agent that controls or stops the flow of blood. It has been used internally to control hemorrhaging from the lungs and the bowels, among other applications. Externally, the herb has been a reliable remedy for healing wounds and arresting the blood flow from shaving cuts, nosebleeds, etc. Because it is believed to be so effective and quick when used in this manner, it is always wise to clean a cut first (before applying Yarrow), because the herb may begin the healing process while the dirt and infection are still within the wound. Of course, all deep or infected wounds should be treated by a doctor.
In recent tests, Yarrow demonstrated antibiotic and antibacterial qualities that appeared to kill many kinds of bacteria found on human skin and destroyed pain-causing infection. It was also effective against yeast infections and microbial infections and boils.
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