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Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Mohegan Drug, Liver Aid
Simple or compound infusion of leaves taken for liver disorders.
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1972, Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission Anthropological Papers #3, page 69, 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Montagnais Drug, Febrifuge
Infusion of plant used for fever.
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 315
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Nitinaht Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of plants taken for colds.
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 96
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Nitinaht Drug, Panacea
Plants chewed and swallowed as 'medicine for everything.'
Turner, Nancy J., John Thomas, Barry F. Carlson and Robert T. Ogilvie, 1983, Ethnobotany of the Nitinaht Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 96
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Nitinaht Drug, Throat Aid
Leaves chewed and the juice swallowed for sore throats.
Gill, Steven J., 1983, Ethnobotany of the Makah and Ozette People, Olympic Peninsula, Washington (USA), Washington State University, Ph.D. Thesis, page 322
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Ojibwa Drug, Ceremonial Medicine
Florets 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 L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Ojibwa Drug, Febrifuge
Florets placed on coals and smoke inhaled to break a fever.
Smith, Huron H., 1932, Ethnobotany of the Ojibwe Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of Milwaukee 4:327-525, page 362
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Analgesic
Infusion of roots taken for headaches.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Antidiarrheal
Infusion of roots taken for diarrhea.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Decoction of whole plant used as a bath for arthritic or rheumatic pains.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Cathartic
Decoction or roots and scarlet gilia leaves taken as a physic.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of roots taken for colds.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Dermatological Aid
Leaves and stems mixed with white clematis and witch's broom branches to make a shampoo.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Infusion of roots taken for stomachaches.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Laxative
Decoction or roots and scarlet gilia leaves taken as a laxative.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Drug, Toothache Remedy
Roots mashed and applied to the tooth for toothaches.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagan-Colville Other, Insecticide
Leaves and stems used in a smudge to keep mosquitoes away.
Turner, Nancy J., R. Bouchard and Dorothy I.D. Kennedy, 1980, Ethnobotany of the Okanagan-Colville Indians of British Columbia and Washington, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 74
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagon Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction used as wash for chapped hands, pimples, rashes and insect bites.
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 40
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagon Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of whole plant used as a wash for sore eyes.
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 40
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagon Drug, Snake Bite Remedy
Decoction of plant used as a wash for insect or snake bites.
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 40
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Okanagon Drug, Tonic
Decoction of whole plant taken as a tonic.
Perry, F., 1952, Ethno-Botany of the Indians in the Interior of British Columbia, Museum and Art Notes 2(2):36-43., page 40
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute Drug, Analgesic
Green plants smelled by old men for headaches.
Steward, Julian H., 1933, Ethnography of the Owens Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 33(3):233-250, page 317
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of plant taken or green plants smelled for colds.
Steward, Julian H., 1933, Ethnography of the Owens Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 33(3):233-250, page 317
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of leaves and stems used as a liniment for skin sores.
Steward, Julian H., 1933, Ethnography of the Owens Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 33(3):233-250, page 317
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of crushed leaves applied to swellings.
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 196
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute Drug, Eye Medicine
Cold infusion of leaves used as a wash for sore eyes.
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 197
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Poultice of crushed leaves applied to sprains.
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 196
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute Drug, Toothache Remedy
Leaves chewed for toothache.
Kelly, Isabel T., 1932, Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 31(3):67-210, page 197
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of roots taken for chest cold.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Cold Remedy
Roots dried and chewed raw for colds.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Cough Medicine
Leaves soaked and used for coughs.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Dermatological Aid
Poultice of pulverized roots applied to cuts and sores.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Diaphoretic
Leaves soaked and sprinkled on the hot rocks in the sweatbath.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Kidney Aid
Decoction of roots taken for kidney troubles.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Decoction of roots taken for flu.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Paiute, Northern Drug, Throat Aid
Root chewed and the saliva allowed to flow down the throat for sore throats.
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 128
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Potawatomi Drug, Stimulant
Flowers smudged on live coals to revive comatose patient.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 47, 48
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Potawatomi Drug, Witchcraft Medicine
Flowers smudged on live coals to repel evil spirits.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 47, 48
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Potawatomi Other, Protection
Seed heads placed on a pan of live coals to produce smoke to keep the witches away.
Smith, Huron H., 1933, Ethnobotany of the Forest Potawatomi Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 7:1-230, page 117
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Quileute Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Poultice of boiled leaves applied to rheumatic limbs.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Quileute Drug, Febrifuge
Poultice of boiled leaves applied to rheumatic limbs for the fever.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Quileute Drug, Panacea
Decoction of leaves used as an aromatic bath for sick infants.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Quileute Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of leaves used as an aromatic bath for sick infants.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Quinault Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of roots used as an eyewash.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Quinault Drug, Tonic
Decoction of roots taken as a general tonic.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Quinault Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Decoction of roots taken for tuberculosis.
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 49
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Saanich Drug, Cold Remedy
Young leaves chewed and juice swallowed for colds.
Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 80
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Saanich Drug, Throat Aid
Young leaves chewed and juice swallowed for sore throats.
Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 80
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Saanich Drug, Toothache Remedy
Poultice of leaves held in the mouth for toothaches.
Turner, Nancy Chapman and Marcus A. M. Bell, 1971, The Ethnobotany of the Coast Salish Indians of Vancouver Island, I and II, Economic Botany 25(1):63-104, 335-339, page 80
Achillea millefolium L.
Common Yarrow
USDA ACMIM2
Salish Drug, Eye Medicine
Decoction of plants used for sore eyes.
Teit, James A., 1928, The Salishan Tribes of the Western Plateaus, SI-BAE Annual Report #45, page 293