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DIY Yarrow Bug Repellent

Yarrow is an herb found throughout the northern hemisphere with an impressive range of uses. Also referred to as “soldier’s woundwort” and “blood wort”, yarrow’s effectiveness in first aid applications are noted throughout history. Not only does it reduce bleeding and prevent infection, studies have compared its mosquito repellent abilities to the common pesticide, DEET.

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different types of cactus rising out of low lying brush illuminated in silhouette by dying light

Field Notes

Top 5 Medicinal Plants of the Southwest

John Slattery is a New Mexico based bioregional herbalist, forager, educator, and author helping people develop a deep and meaningful relationship with wild plants. His first book, Southwest Foraging, was released in 2016 on Timber Press, and Southwest Medicinal Plants was released in February 2020. Below he imparts some of his knowledge, highlighting a selection of the medicinal plants and their uses found in the Southwest.

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