Why you need yarrow salve in your first aid kit

If you're looking for a reliable remedy for scrapes, a good yarrow salve is probably the most versatile thing you can have in your medicine cabinet. I remember the first time I saw it in action—a friend of mine took a nasty spill while we were hiking, and out came this little green tin of homemade ointment. It didn't look like much, but it worked faster than any store-bought cream I'd ever used. Since then, I've been a total convert. ...

February 6, 2026 · 7 min · Robin Venkata