Yarrow. Tver region

The Tver region is a land of dense forests, gentle rivers, quiet lakes, and lush meadows. Many meadow herbs are medicinal plants, such as common yarrow. Yarrow is still actively used in folk medicine today. It is taken internally as a remedy for regulating metabolism, dizziness, nausea, headaches, and sleep disorders.

Yarrow is a large genus of the Asteraceae family, comprising about 150 species. The common yarrow, or woundwort (Latin: Achillea millefolium), is the type species of the yarrow genus. The genus name derives from Achilles, the mythical hero who used yarrow to heal wounds. The species epithet (mille - thousand, folium - leaf) refers to the plant's numerous leaf segments. The plant is widespread in Europe and Asia and has been introduced to other continents. In cultivation, yarrow is grown as an ornamental, medicinal, and aromatic plant.

The healing properties of yarrow have been known since the Paleolithic era. Besides, since ancient times, various cultures have associated yarrow with love beliefs, and it is also believed to ward off evil and protect homes from malevolent forces. It was often used in divination practices. In folklore, yarrow holds the most esteemed place among all field flowers. After it blooms, the wind disperses its seeds across the field. Wherever this plant grows, no matter what happens to it, yarrow always blooms again.