| Yarrow | | | | diaphoretic, antipyretic, astringent, analgesic, |
| Yarrow is a common name for many similar species | | | | anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, and diuretic. Traditional |
| and subspecies of Achillea; Achillea mille folium | | | | indications include fevers, colds, digestive disorders, |
| (common yarrow) is also referred to as Achillea, | | | | hemorrhoids, menstrual cramps, menorrhagia, and |
| milfoil, and soldier's woundwort. It is a member of the | | | | urogenital problems, and it is also used for wounds, |
| Asteraceae family. The plant is named after Achilles, | | | | bruises, sprains, and rashes. In the U.S., yarrow is |
| who was fabled to have used yarrow to treat | | | | approved as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages when |
| wounds and staunch bleeding. The stems, leaves and | | | | the product is thujone-free. |
| flower are used medicinally. | | | | Pharmacology: |
| Uses and Benefits: | | | | Many organic constituents have been isolated from |
| Yarrow is reputed to have a host of beneficial | | | | yarrow, including fatty acids, flavonoids, tannins, |
| effects in many cultures. It is variably described as a | | | | coumarins, alkaloids, and a volatile oil. |