“Such a harmlesse treasure”
John Gerard in his Herbal did not stint in portrayals of plants for which the only “vertues” were aesthetic.
experimental beers with a botanical twist
Herbs and spices
Devil’s plaything
All I know is that yarrow beer (actually, yarrow gruit braggot ale, if you want to get technical about it) makes a nice, crisp, aromatic summer drink. If it helps stave off baldness, piles and ague, so much the better.
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