Flower
Anti-inflammatory. Sensitive and/or irritated skins. Anti-irritation. Decongestant. Antimicrobial. Antioxidant. Astringent. Seboregulating. Epithelizing.
Europe
Treat hyperthermia, urinary tract infection, edema (for its diuretic action), dysmenorrhea and dyspepsia.
The genus name Achillea may have been derived from the Achilles of Greek mythology, who was fabled to have had his wounds treated by topical use of the herb.