About The Yarrow Herb The herb Achillea millefolium, also known as Yarrow is a hardy perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has white or pink, musk-scented flowers that bloom from early summer to late fall. The tough stem and leaves of Yarrow can be harvested together and are highly aromatic. The feathery leaves are used in poultices to encourage blood clots and treat battlefield wounds and severe bleeding. This herb has a mat-forming growth habit and spreads 2-8 inches. Why Yarrow Yarrow is best known for its medicinal properties. It has been traditionally used to treat wounds and stop bleeding, which is why it was often used…