Asteraceae Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
Hesquiat - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 61
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Achillea millefolium L.
Scientific name: Achillea millefolium L.
USDA symbol: ACMIM2 (
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Common names: Common Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Leaves chewed and the juice swallowed for the stomach.
RECRD: 619 id: 816