Yarrow the Legendary Healing Plant

The herb Yarrow has a long history as a healing plant.  It is a legend that Achilles used this herb to heal wounds of soldiers during the Trojan War.  In fact Yarrow was used as a healing herb on the battlefield up until the Civil War, where the plant was crushed and applied to wounds.  Its properties were said to be very effective in healing wounds from iron weapons.  The Latin name for Yarrow is 'Achillea Millefolium' and its name is a tribute to the legends surrounding this well-known healing plant.

Today, Yarrow is a popular addition to many herb gardens.  I have some growing in my herb garden at home, as it grows well in Michigan.  The colors it is commonly seen in is white, yellow and pink, but there are other varieties as well.  It is interesting to note that despite the progression of modern medicine, nature still carries on and offers plants that serve a purpose.