Asteraceae Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.

Western Yarrow

Great Basin Indian - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 50

View all documented uses for Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.

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Scientific name: Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
USDA symbol: ACMIO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Infusion of plant taken as a mild laxative.

RECRD: 2425 id: 1017

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