Asteraceae Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.

Western Yarrow

Cree, Woodlands - Drug, Pediatric Aid

Use documented by:
Leighton, Anna L., 1985, Wild Plant Use by the Woods Cree (Nihithawak) of East-Central Saskatchewan, Ottawa. National Museums of Canada. Mercury Series, page 22

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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: Cree, Woodlands
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Flowers & wild mint flowers wrapped in a cloth, dipped in water & used to remove teething gum pus.

RECRD: 5260 id: 1013

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