Achillea (also known as Achilleas, Yarrow): A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE that has long been used in folk medicine for treating wounds.

NIH MeSH · D031162Organisms

Achillea

Also known asAchilleas · Yarrow · Yarrows · Achillea millefolium · Achillea millefoliums · millefolium, Achillea

Definition

A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE that has long been used in folk medicine for treating wounds.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.100.037

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Common questions about Achillea

What does Achillea mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE that has long been used in folk medicine for treating wounds. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Achillea known by any other names?
Yes. Achillea is also referred to as Achilleas, Yarrow, Yarrows, Achillea millefolium in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Achillea sit in the medical classification?
Achillea falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.100.037). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D031162) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗