Yarrow

Yarrow, also known as common yarrow, thousand-seed herb, or herb of a hundred journeys, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Latin name: Achillea millefolium

Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)

Origin: Europe, Western Asia, and North America. It mainly grows in temperate zones, in meadows, wastelands, and along roadsides.

Herb Class/Action:

- Astringent (contracts tissues)

- Hemostatic (stops bleeding)

- Digestive (aids digestion)

- Anti-inflammatory

- Vasoconstrictive (narrows blood vessels)

Parts Used:

- Aerial parts (flowers, leaves)

Flavors:

- Bitter

- Pungent (aromatic)

Energetic Property:

- Warm and dry

Botanical Characteristics:

- Appearance: Perennial herbaceous plant reaching 60 to 100 cm in height. It has an upright, branched stem, often hairy.

- Leaves: Finely divided, pinnate, resembling threads or feathers, dark green, highly aromatic.

- Flowers: Flattened combs composed of numerous small white or pale pink flowers, in the shape of capitula, with a yellow center.

Traditional Benefits:

- Promotes wound healing and stops bleeding due to its hemostatic properties.

- Used to relieve digestive issues, including bloating, indigestion, or loss of appetite.

- Has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic virtues.

- Traditionally employed to soothe menstrual pain and regulate the cycle.

- Can also be used for its beneficial effects on blood circulation, especially in cases of varicose veins or couperose.

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