Asteraceae Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
Miwok - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 166
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Achillea millefolium L.
Scientific name: Achillea millefolium L.
USDA symbol: ACMIM2 (
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Common names: Common Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of leaves and flowers taken for bad colds.
RECRD: 20152 id: 893