Asteraceae Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.
Western Yarrow
Great Basin Indian - Drug, Laxative
Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 50
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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: Great Basin Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Infusion of plant taken as a mild laxative.
RECRD: 2425 id: 1017