Asteraceae Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
Malecite - Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 244
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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: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Used as a liniment for sprains.
RECRD: 44034 id: 874