Yarrow is an annual herb that grows in pastures and prairies. It grows up to 80 cm in height and has white or reddish flowers. The stem is strong, straight, branched, and overgrown with leaves. Its Latin name comes from the mythological hero Achil (Achillea) who healed the wounds of Telefusu. It has characteristic leaves by which it got the rest of its Latin name. Mille means thousand and folium means leaf because the leaves are many times divided. These leaves are comprised of small, branched segments. Yarrowàs flowering heads are tiny and are made up of clusters of tiny white or reddish flowers that look like a palete. Yarrow flowers throughout the summer and has a characteristic aromatic smell and a bitter taste.

Yarrow is bitter, pungent, astringent, cooling, and drying. It acts as a diaphoretic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, and tonic. Yarrow is carminative, alterative, sedative, vulnerary, and emmenogogic. It cleans the blood, strengthens bone marrow, and increases the formation of red blood cells. It is also known to stop bleeding. It helps with hemorrhoids, alleviates the pressure in the stomach, and prevents heartburn.

Yarrow has healing effects on mucous membranes, eases diarrhea, and improves blood clotting.

Used for hemorrhages, ulcers, measles, colds, fever, nosebleeds, abscesses, vaginitis, varicose veins, headaches, menopause, hemorrhoids, gout, cellulite, acne, sunburn, smallpox, and chicken pox. It is good for early stages of fevers, especially with hot dry skin, sinusitis, hay fever, dust allergies, high blood pressure, cold feet, intestinal infections, diarrhea, digestion, pelvic circulation, and to relieve general aches and pains.

Allergic reactions.

Yarrow is increasing the production of bile and people with gull stones should avoid Yarrow during an acute attack. Yarrow tincture stops sperm production in laboratory mice so men who would like to have children should avoid this herb.

Do not give Yarrow to children under 2 years of age. The sun may irritate persons with sensitive skin. It may cause miscarriage in pregnant women and allergic reactions in some children.

Yarrow has been used in many cultures and is considered a sacred plant. We can follow Yarrowàs medicinal properties very far into the past. In all Greek mythological stories, it was mentioned that Achil used Yarrow as a healing remedy. In medieval times, people called Yarrow the "Iron Herb" because it prevented bleeding and healed wounds. On old Roman sarcophaguses there are pictures of Yarrow as a symbol of good dreams. In China, Yarrow has been used to help "read the future" of the emperor. It was used as a heal-all herb because of the many beneficial substances it contains. It is also extensively used as an Ayurvedic remedy.

Pastures and prairies that are not cultivated.

Flowers, leaves, and stalks.

Tea, tincture, and ointment.

Maria Treben in her book, Health from Godàs Pharmacy, is praising Yarrow as the best remedy for womenàs ailments. She is recommending Yarrow to all women, young or old, since it can help them regulate their menstrual cycle. It can also help with menopause and has beneficial effects on the uterus. Women in transitional years should use Yarrow since it can alleviate nervousness and inflammation of the nerves. Sebastian Kneipp, a man who has been teaching healthy life and natural healing, said: "Women will be spared many illnesses if they use Yarrow."