A Natural Remedy for Appetite loss, Gallbladder disorders, Indigestion and Liver disorders. Although Yarrow's effectiveness has been thoroughly documented for only the four problems listed, it has long been used externally to stanch bleeding and relieve skin inflammation, bruises, and burns. It has also been employed as a remedy for menstrual problems, pelvic cramps and it has been accredited for helping relieve a cold within 24 hours. Named in Latin for the Greek hero Achilles, who is supposed to have discovered it, Yarrow has a long history in medicine and folklore. In medieval times, it was thought to be a headache cure (through its ability to cause nosebleeds, which were considered therapeutic). People also fancied that sleeping with Yarrow under the pillow would bring visions of their future spouse. Today, researchers have narrowed its properties down to a few key medicinal actions. It soothes the digestive system by relieving muscle spasms in the intestines, promotes the flow of digestive bile, fights bacterial invasion, and firms and tightens tissues. It is a hardy plant, about 5 feet high, with delicate, finely divided leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers. It thrives in eastern, southeastern, and central Europe, and along the southern edge of the Alps from Switzerland to the Balkans.

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