Adjidamowano

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium 

Parts used medicinally

Flowers, leaves, roots.

Medical Uses

A tea of flowers and/or leaves for headaches and to bring down fever.

Leaves crushed and used for a snuff for headaches.

Leaves used as poultices for fever, diabetes, blood circulation, colds, respiratory disorders, headaches, and stomach problems.

Climate Change Vulnerability

Low.

Factors involved

Yarrow is highly adaptable and tolerates a wide range of environments. It can grow well in a broad range of soils and climates. It is also drought and frost resistant. Increasing temperatures could cause a longer flowering season and an increase in the production of seeds.