A hardy perennial herb with downy, finely divided leaves and dense clusters of whitish flowers. Yarrow also known as Milfoil and Thousand-Leaf.
Yarrows are impressive all-round natural remedies. Owing to their bitter principles, they have the reputation as general fortifiers, helping to build the body’s natural resistance. They improve digestion, circulation, and the functions of the liver, gall bladder, and kidneys. They are valuable wound herbs for cuts and make excellent cosmetic lotions for cleansing and beautifying the skin.
A pungent herb, with leaves that possess a potent fragrance, has the potential to act as a substitute for chervil in salads when finely diced.