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'''Yarrow''' (''Achillea millefolium''), also called milfoil, is a [[perennial]] shrub with feathery leaves. Its prolific flowers rang from white to pink. The genus name, Achillea, is derived from the legendary [[Greece|Greek]] hero Achilles, who is said to have used it for healing.

Yarrow is purported to have a myriad of medicinal properties, including reducing inflammation, encouraging perspiration and relieving indigestion.

==See Also==

* [[Lesser milfoil (Askham)|Lesser milfoil according to Askham's Herbal]]
* [[Yarrow (Askham)|Yarrow according to Askham's Herbal]]

[[Category:Herbs]]