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Yarrow
(Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a very well known plant because it is quite distinctive
and grows virtually everywhere. Its white flowers are
eye-catching, making this herb difficult to overlook. Its Latin
name comes from the mythical hero Achilles, who reportedly
nursed his warriors’ bloody wounds in the Trojan War.
Yarrow is found naturally throughout
Europe and Asia, later being transported
to Australia and North America,
where it is now quite widespread. We
can come across this plant in any sunny
location, such as dry meadows and
bounds, the edges of forests, along paths,
in sparse forests and even rubble. One
can also see this plant in the plains and
in foothill areas. Yarrow is a perennial,
bitterly aromatic herb. It grows to
a height of 8–28 inches (20–70 centimeters)
and has a creeping rhizome and
straight stems. The leaves have a characteristically
unmistakable structure and
are varied, amphioxus or linear. On top
of the stalks, tubular flowers with a dirty
white color sprout in abundance, blooming
from June to September.
ACTIVE COMPOUNDS
Active substances can be found
throughout the flowering tops, including
oils containing sesquiterpenes,
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