Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000013619

Family: ASTERACEAE

Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium L.

Collector: Holerzk

Country: India

Uses: A decoction of it is given in colic. Contains the alkaloid achilline ; also yields an essential oil, used as a haemostatic. Herb considered astringent, tonic, diaphoretic, vulnerary and styptic. Decoction of leaves carminative and stimulant.