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.
Along with the RUSSIA EXPO, the flower festival is also coming to an end.
The "Future in Flowers" festival continues at the RUSSIA EXPO, where unique flowerbeds from all regions of our country can be seen at the "Space" pavilion until July 8.
The RUSSIA EXPO concludes on July 8, and with it, the flower festival will also come to an end.