Abstract
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) is a common Asteraceae plant recognized in folk medicine throughout the globe, from Europe to Asia. The physical traits, phytonutrients, and pharmacology of plant yarrow (Achillea millefolium) are presented in the following subsections of this chapter. It is among the oldest extensively utilized therapeutic herbs globally and is employed chiefly to treat injuries, gastrointestinal disorders, chest illnesses, skin disorders, liver illness, and moderate sedatives, among other purposes. According to preclinical investigations, yarrow prevents inflammation ulcers and seems hepatoprotective, antipathogenic, and anxiolytic. Yarrow has also been demonstrated to be generally safe and well tolerated in animal experiments. A. millefolium will be a preferable choice for novel drug research due to its notable pharmacological activity.
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