Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Perennial herb up to 50 cm tall with a beautiful corymbose inflorescence of white or pink color. The leaf blade is cut into numerous slices, which explains the name of the plant – yarrow. The people of yarrow has many names, among which the most common – "cut", "soldier's grass" – reflect its hemostatic and wound healing properties.

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This is Interesting:

The history of yarrow application goes back centuries. It is mentioned in the mythological legends of Ancient Greece, and its very generic name "Achilles" - Achilles open. According to the myth of Achilles, the hero of the Trojan war, used the power of this plant to heal wounds.

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How is it Used in Medicine:

The aboveground part of the plant contains essential oil, the main component of which are hamazulen, tuyon, camphor, borneol. The bitter taste of the herb causes fillin. The grass contains vitamin K and tannins. It is used as a remedy against inflammation of the mucous membranes, hemostatic and bactericidal.

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