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

Boreal Yarrow

Costanoan - Drug, Toothache Remedy

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

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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: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Heated leaves held in the mouth for toothaches.

RECRD: 80204 id: 1002