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What are 10 benefits of yarrow?

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Depending on the species, it is 5-100 cm high, leaves are hairy like wool and fragmented, flowers; white, ivory white, pale yellow or golden yellow. It is a perennial and herbaceous plant. It carries a bluish colored essential oil. This essential oil contains azulene, limonene, cineol, borneol, pinenes, sesquiterenes. The plant grows in clusters in meadows, narrow field paths, along roadsides and on the edges of grain fields. In sunny weather it gives off a pungent aromatic scent. In fact, it is best to pick the flowers when the sun is at its strongest, as this is when the ethereal oils and medicinal powers are at their peak.  Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a versatile herb that has been traditionally used for various medicinal and culinary purposes. While scientific research on yarrow's benefits is ongoing, historical uses and some studies suggest potential health advantages. Here are ten potential benefits of yarrow: Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Yarrow contains compounds with ...