Asteraceae Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
Sanpoil - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 218
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Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Scientific name: Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
USDA symbol: ACMIO (
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Common names: Western Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Sanpoil
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Decoction of root boiled until dark in color and taken while warm for colds.
RECRD: 80394 id: 1066