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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. |
'''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. |
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Yarrow is purported to have a myriad of medicinal properties, including reducing inflammation, encouraging perspiration and relieving indigestion. |
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==See Also== |
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* [[Lesser milfoil (Askham)|Lesser milfoil according to Askham's Herbal]] |
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* [[Yarrow (Askham)|Yarrow according to Askham's Herbal]] |
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[[Category:Herbs]] |
[[Category:Herbs]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:26, 1 May 2006
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 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.
