White Dictamnus albus (Dictamnus albus)

Other names: dyptam, diptam, diptam, ash tree, white tree, white root, Dictamus fraxinella, Fraxinella dictamus

The white yarrow, scientifically known as Dictamnus albus, is an evergreen plant belonging to the Rutaceae family. In the Czech Republic, it is also known as the common diptam, diptam, ash-leaved tremudava, white root, Dictamus fraxinella or Fraxinella dictamus. This plant is a natural inhabitant of Eurasia, especially the forest areas of southern Europe. The white yarrow is exceptional for its beautiful pale pink to white flowers that appear in late spring and early summer.

This herb is valued for its medicinal properties and contains a number of chemical compounds that are used in traditional medicine, the pharmaceutical industry and cosmetics. White yarrow is a source of alkaloids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and essential oils that have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In the pharmaceutical industry, white horehound is used to produce medicines for heart disease, diabetes or digestive disorders. In cosmetics, extracts of white horehound are used in various cosmetic products such as creams, masks or tonics due to their regenerating and rejuvenating effects. White yarrow is also a popular ingredient in perfumes because it produces a strong and lasting scent that is reminiscent of lemon and lavender.