On 29th of September is St. Michal day, Michaelmas Day. This day was end of the summer working season.
Englishmen used to say ” Every dog has its day”. But Estonians are saying ” Every tup has its Mihklipäev”. This proverb has two meanings. The first one, as in english: all bad things would be punished. And the second is the direct meaning. On St Michal Day usually sheep was killed and Lamb had for Michaelmas Day, as traditional dish.
Yarrow is very important medicinal plant in Estonian folk medicine. Estonian healers used and using still yarrow of quite a broad-range effect, which also helped to regulate metabolism, stimulates digestion and reduces the onset of stomach cramps and helped against cough and colds and so one.
Yarrow is quite bitter and has little bit anise taste. So, be careful with dosing.
Estonian Cuisine. Eesti Toit. 