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Botanical name Achillea millefolium L.
Family Asteraceae (Compositae)

Achilleus, the greatest hero of the Trojan War in Homer’s “Iliad”, is reported to have used yarrow to stop the flow of blood from his wounds inflicted in battle. It has been scientifically proven that this plant has substances that have blood clotting and anti-inflammatory properties. In the Middle Ages in Europe, yarrow tea was taken to stop internal bleeding. Micmac Indians drank it with warm milk to treat upper respiratory infections.
Other Names: Milfoil, Old Man's Pepper, Soldier's Woundwort, Knight's Milfoil, Thousand Weed, Nose Bleed, Carpenter's Weed, Bloodwort, Staunchweed

Yarrow is used to treat colds, cramps, fevers, kidney disorders, toothaches, skin irritations, and hemorrhages.

Yarrow oil has been traditionally used in hair shampoos, but is not recommended for large or frequent doses for long periods of time. It may cause the skin to be more sensitive to sunlight.

1. Diaphoretic and antipyretic for the common cold, influenza,and fever


2. Anticatarrhal for sinusitis or sinus congestion with headache


3. Bitter digestive tonicand cholagogue for loss ofappetite and biliary disorders


4. Gastrointestinal anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic for indigestion,epigastric distension,flatulence,and intestinal colic


5. Antihypertensive for hypertension and sequelae ofCVA


6. Diuretic and urinary antiseptic for urinary retention or cystitis


7. Emmenagogue for amenorrhea or menstrual irregularities


8. Astringent and antihemorrhagic for urinary incontinence,diarrhea,menorrhagia,or leukorrhea


9. Vulnerary and topical anti-inflammatory for slow-healing wounds and skin inflammations