tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12219968.post2064660435100698027..comments2024-03-19T02:17:31.503-07:00Comments on The Essential Herbal Blog: Gather some Yarrow!Tina Samshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01723071355189498268noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12219968.post-45694684977206122782019-06-25T05:06:30.721-07:002019-06-25T05:06:30.721-07:00These all look wonderful! I had no idea I could us...These all look wonderful! I had no idea I could use yarrow to soothe sunburn!<br /><br />My experience of being allergic to ragweed and other plants in the Composite/Aster family is that it is very individual. They say if you are allergic to ragweed (which I am)to be careful of chamomile--I have no problem with it. Nor do I have a problem with yarrow. I do, however, have a problem with pollen from the artemisias, also in the Composite family. I think each person has to figure it out for themselves.<br /><br />As far as lotions go, I have been making them for years and have never used a preservative. I find that using a flower water, such as rose water, or distilled water is very helpful as they don't have any substances for the little beasties (bacteria) to feed on. The lotion may not last as long, but I figure when it is off I can just compost it and make more. Keeping it in the fridge when not using it also extends its useful life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107138328054797294noreply@blogger.com