Achillea (scientific name: Achillea millefolium), also known as Yarrow, Achillea Chiba, saws, You Yan grass, saw grass, yarrow, collards grass is a perennial herb of the genus Achillea Asteraceae. Located in Mongolia, Iran, Europe, Russia, Africa and northeastern mainland China, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang and other places, the growth in the 200 meters to 2,300 meters above sea level in the region, found in wet meadows, wasteland and along the railway line, is currently used by the artificial introduction and cultivation .
Western sage grass extract (Yarrow Extract) with a moisturizing, anti-free radical and firming effect.
Chiba Achillea whole plant can be used as medicine for the treatment of rheumatism and snake bites, in the ancient Chinese "Book of Changes", with yarrow stalks to dry divination; medieval Europe, used as a beer additive; the 17th century its buds often as vegetables, cooking or as a soup can.
Yarrow oil called Western Japan saw grass, like fern-like leaves of feathers reminiscent, nicknames 1000 blades, blooming white flowers in Scotland is thought to have the power of repelling evil spirits, so when divining Body House and are taught to use. According to mythology, the Trojan War A Qite sorcerer wounded when soldiers have used yarrow treatment. For physical, cure all diseases of this fragrant herb effective, but also to improve women's menstrual pain and other disease is known. Oil presents a beautiful blue, which is due to the presence of aromatic ingredients called chamazulene due, helps sterilization or anti-inflammatory. |
