Yarrow, weeds and wild in the plains and mountainous regions of Europe and in parts of northern Iran Jadhhav and go Alborz Mountains. Plant flowering from late May until the end of June and beginning of July is the best time to harvest. Medicinal part of the plant, leaves and flowers are.

The Latin name of this plant comes from Achilles, the hero of Greek legend. It is said in the battles of Troy (1200 BC) of yarrow was used to treat wounds and stop bleeding and infection.

Its common name means "nosebleed" traditional use hemostatic expressed.