Yawarchunka (Achillea)
Achillea millefolium
About Yawarchunka (Achillea)
Yawarchunka (Achillea) (Achillea millefolium) is a herb used in the Shipibo & Upper Amazonian Shamanism tradition to help with Wound Healing, Fever, Menstrual Issues, and Digestive Issues, among 1 other condition it addresses. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow /ˈjæroʊ/ or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America. It has been introduced as a feed for livestock in places like New Zealand and Australia. However, it is a weed in those places and sometimes also in its native regions.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist