Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – a traditional herb with modern applications

Common yarrow, Latin name Achillea millefolium, is a perennial herb from the Asteraceae family, which has been used in folk medicine for centuries for its versatile medicinal properties.

It grows wild in meadows, fields, along roadsides and in gardens in Europe, Asia and even North America. Its name comes from Greek mythology: according to legend, Achilles used this plant to heal the wounds of his soldiers in the Trojan War.

The plant is easily recognizable by its finely lobed, fern-like leaves and white or pale pink flowers that bloom in umbellate inflorescences.

Although it has an unassuming appearance, yarrow is a real treasure among medicinal plants: it contains a number of active ingredients, including essential oils, flavonoids, tannins, sesquiterpene lactones and bitter substances.

Below we present 15 valuable health properties that make yarrow a natural home remedy.

15 beneficial effects of yarrow
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