Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
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Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Plant Origin: North America, Europe, Asia
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from flowers, leaves, and stems
Key Constituents:
- Chamazulene (5-18%)
- Trans-Beta-Caryophyllene (5-13%)
- Germacrene D (8-25%)
- Sabinene (5-15%)
- Beta-Pinene (4-10%)
- 1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol) (2-10%)
ORAC: 55,900 µTE/100g
History: The Greek Achilles, hero of the Trojan War, was said to have used the yarrrow herb to help cure the injury to his Achilles tendon. Yarrow was considered sacred by the Chinese, who recognized the harmony of the Yin and Yang energies within it. It has been said that the fragrance of yarrow possible the meeting of heaven and earth.
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