Achillea is used in three different cases.

The first case concerns the treatment of influenza, colds and fever. Achillea is strongly sudorific and, as a result, a hot drink causes a therapeutic sweat that detoxifies the body.

The natural pigments and alkaloids (achillene) contained in Achillea have the ability to "drop" the pressure and therefore the herb is recommended in cases of hypertension. Coumarins and the salicylic acid (an aspirin component) contained in Achillea prevent blood clots from forming and promote overall good circulation through the widening of the peripheral arteries.

Finally, Achillea is an effective healer. Its name and reputation have come from this property - according to Mythology the herb was given to Achilles by the Centaur Chiron. Achilles used it to heal the wounds of his fighters in the Trojan War. The use of Achillea (internally) helps tackle bleeding, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia and generally all internal hemorrhages. The antiseptic properties of the herb (due to the content of azulin and apigenin) are also important in cases of bleeding.