Asteraceae Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC.

Western Yarrow

Sanpoil - Drug, Abortifacient

Use documented by:
Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 218

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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: Sanpoil
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Abortifacient
Notes: Decoction of stems and leaves used to cause abortion.

RECRD: 80393 id: 1065

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