Yarrow, Achillea
millefolium
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Family of compositae
This is a very common plant of grassy escarpments, meadows and grounds
which are situated along the roads.
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Use
This herb has tonic and stomachic properties and it is very useful
to cure stomach-ache; its fresh juice is used to cure hemorrhoid piles.
Once people thought that the biting of this herb roots could harden
gums. It has a quite intense flavour and some of its leaves can be
useful to flavour normal salads made with lettuce. Some leaves can
also be used in the cooking of mixed soups. |
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Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini Translated by Gianna Toni |