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2. Achillea millefolium - Wikipedia

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   Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow (/ ˈ j æ r oʊ /) or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre ( 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 feet) tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

3. Yarrow oil - Wikipedia

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   Yarrow essential oil is a volatile oil including the chemical proazulene. The dark blue essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the flowers of yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ). It kills the larvae of the mosquito Aedes albopictus .

4. List of plants used in herbalism - Wikipedia

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   Sandalwood oil has been widely used in folk medicine for treatment of common colds, bronchitis, skin disorders, heart ailments, general weakness, fever, infection of the urinary tract, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, liver and gallbladder complaints and other maladies. [136] Santolina chamaecyparissus: Cotton lavender

5. Achillea filipendulina - Wikipedia

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   Achillea filipendulina, the yarrow, fernleaf yarrow, [2] milfoil, or nosebleed, [3] is an Asian species of flowering plant in the sunflower family. Description [ edit ]

6. List of essential oils - Wikipedia

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   Citron oil, used in Ayurveda and perfumery. Citronella oil, from a plant related to lemon grass is used as an insect repellent; Clary Sage oil, used in perfumery and as an additive flavoring in some alcoholic beverages. [7] Clove oil used in perfumery and medicinally. Coconut oil, used for skin, food, and hair; Coffee oil, used to flavor food ...

7. Chumash traditional medicine - Wikipedia

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   As healing was also seen as a communal process, the patient was often joined by family and friends who might offer support by participation in dancing, singing, fasting, and praying. Generally, white sage was burned in a seashell to strengthen the spirit and help calm the patient, keeping them in a rational, coherent state.