January 14, 2026
One of the most common gastrointestinal tract diseases is the gastric ulcer. These types of ulcers develop as a result of the disproportion between destructive and defensive features in the gastric mucosa. Stomach ulcers are painful and can seriously reduce quality of life. Medicinal plants and their components have numerous biological actions. The Achillea genus comprises over a hundred species and subspecies, which are dispersed all over the world. Achillea millefolium, family Asteraceae, widely known as “yarrow”, is a frequently used herb in the Middle East as a fresh or dried herb. It is utilized in different forms, such as in tea mixtures, tablets, tinctures, and ointments, among other formulations.
