| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Navajo Drug, Tonic Plant used in a tonic. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 79 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Analgesic Plant used for headaches caused by weak or sore eyes. Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 44 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Eye Medicine Plant used in lotion for sore eyes caused from wearing ceremonial masks. Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 44 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Navajo, Kayenta Drug, Febrifuge Plant used as a fever medicine. Wyman, Leland C. and Stuart K. Harris, 1951, The Ethnobotany of the Kayenta Navaho, Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Press, page 44 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Plant used as a ceremonial emetic. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Navajo, Ramah Drug, Emetic Plant used as a ceremonial emetic. Vestal, Paul A., 1952, The Ethnobotany of the Ramah Navaho, Papers of the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology 40(4):1-94, page 47 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Ojibwa Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Compound containing flowering heads smoked for ceremonial purposes. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 362 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Ojibwa Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of leaves applied to spider bite. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 362 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Ojibwa Other, Ceremonial Items Flower heads used in the kinnikinnick mixture smoked in medicine lodge ceremonies. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 417 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Ojibwa Other, Smoke Plant Flower heads used in the kinnikinnick mixture smoked in medicine lodge ceremonies. Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 417 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Crushed green plant smelled for headaches. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Decoction of leaves taken for headaches. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Decoction of root taken for gas pains. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Poultice of boiled, whole plant applied to pains or sores. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Poultice of fresh, mashed and boiled leaves applied to sprained ankle pains. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Poultice of fresh, mashed leaves dampened with water applied with a cloth to tired, aching feet. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Analgesic Poultice of mashed leaves applied as a compress for headaches. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of plant used as a liniment or wash for sores or rashes. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Blood Medicine Decoction of plant taken as a blood tonic after childbirth. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy Root chewed for colds. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Cough Medicine Infusion of leaves taken as a cough medicine. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Decoction of plant used as a liniment or wash for sores or rashes. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of boiled, whole plant applied to sores. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of mashed leaves applied to swellings or sores. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid Poultice of mashed, green plant applied to swellings. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Emetic Infusion of yarrow taken as an emetic for tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine Strained decoction of leaves used as drops for sore eyes. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Febrifuge Decoction of leaves used as a wash for fevers. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Decoction of root taken for gas pains. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Gynecological Aid Decoction of plant taken as a blood tonic after childbirth. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Kidney Aid Decoction of root believed to be good for the kidneys. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Respiratory Aid Infusion of yarrow taken as an emetic for respiratory diseases. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Toothache Remedy Green leaves or roots used in various ways for toothaches. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Toothache Remedy Poultice of fresh, mashed roots packed around an infected tooth for the pain. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy Infusion of yarrow taken as an emetic for tuberculosis. Mahar, James Michael., 1953, Ethnobotany of the Oregon Paiutes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Reed College, B.A. Thesis, page 118 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Urinary Aid Decoction of plant taken for bladder ailments. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Venereal Aid Compound decoction of plant taken for gonorrhea. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Veterinary Aid Decoction of plant used to disinfect cuts and saddle sores on horses. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Paiute Drug, Veterinary Aid Poultice of boiled leaves applied to collar sores on horses. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Sanpoil Drug, Abortifacient Decoction of stems and leaves used to cause abortion. Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 218 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Sanpoil Drug, Cold Remedy Decoction of root boiled until dark in color and taken while warm for colds. Ray, Verne F., 1932, The Sanpoil and Nespelem: Salishan Peoples of Northeastern Washington, University of Washington Publications in Anthropology, Vol. 5, page 218 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic Crushed green plant smelled for headaches. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic Decoction of flower taken for stomachaches and used as a liniment for muscular pains. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic Decoction of leaves taken for headaches. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Analgesic Poultice of boiled, whole plant applied to pains or sores. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Anesthetic Poultice of fresh roots applied to deaden pain so wound could be opened. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Anesthetic Poultice of mashed, fresh roots applied as an anesthetic to painful wounds. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Antidiarrheal Decoction of plant taken for diarrhea. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Antiemetic Decoction of plant taken for upset stomach. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |
| Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis DC. Western Yarrow USDA ACMIO |
Shoshoni Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of plant used as a liniment or wash for sores or rashes. Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 31-33 |