The herb of Achilles was already used in Troy's time for its marvellous properties. It is an excellent accompaniment to vegetable dishes, which harmonise perfectly with the sweet-tart taste of the tea. The yarrow did not get its name for nothing. With its thousands of feathery leaves, it is the favourite food of sheep. It is known as a typical women's herb and its finely divided and curved leaves are also known as the eyebrow of Venus.