Asteraceae Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.

Boreal Yarrow

Costanoan - Drug, Dermatological Aid

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 25

View all documented uses for Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.

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Scientific name: Achillea millefolium var. borealis (Bong.) Farw.
USDA symbol: ACMIB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Boreal Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Dermatological Aid
Notes: Poultice of heated leaves applied to wounds to prevent swelling.

RECRD: 0 id: 1000

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