Head Gardener reveals the secrets and lore of Yarrow

The secrets and lore of Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) 🌱⛑⚕️ with Head Gardener of the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

Do you know the story behind the not-so-secret garden on top of our Queen Elizabeth Hall?

The garden was created by Grounded Ecotherapy. A recovery programme that provides support for a team of incredible gardening volunteers, some of whom may have experienced problems with substance dependency, mental health and/or homelessness, by providing therapy through horticulture.

⛔️ DISCLAIMER: This video should not be used for identifying wild or foraged foods. Always consult an expert for accurate identification. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are on medication, consult a healthcare professional before consuming wild foods.

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[JayOFae]

So, is it an anti-coagulator or does it staunch the flow of blood? It can't be both. These mean the opposite of each other. I think perhaps you meant to say it is pro-coagulant.

[paulkouk]

Be careful viewers, poison hemlock looks similar and is really really deadly.

[DinoAdventurer]

Thanks for getting my attention to this plant, I'll research it when I have the time to.

[bobjones]

We have that everywhere where i live in NZ, its an invasive weed here bcos its grows out of control in our warm weather. But very interesting to learn its edible.

[hanshans]

Yarrow tea has some fun psychedelic properties too!

[emceeboogieboots]

Interesting. It is called I kill ya, and yet it can save your life😂

[morlanius]

an anticoagulant staunches the flow of blood?? the sap will also cause burn like blisters on the skin.

[dmk_games]

This guy reminds me of Matt Smith in Dr Who.

[karstenkunn]

In North America, we call that Yarrow

[NikoHL]

It either staunches blood flow, or it's an anti-coagulator.. Which is it ??

[smawrtygowty]

It literally says “achillea” sounding like “I’ll k!ll ya” with an accent.

[fortisfortemlucem]

oh my god its matt smith from the future. his voice is dead on matt smith.

[ross]

I'll believe you on one condition: that you buy a comb