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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 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 ...

5. List of plants used in herbalism - Wikipedia

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   Eucalyptus oil is commonly used in over-the-counter cough and cold medications, as well as for an analgesic. [68] Euonymus atropurpureus: Wahoo Plant is a purgative and might affect the heart. [69] Euphorbia hirta: Asthma-plant: Used traditionally in Asia to treat bronchitic asthma and laryngeal spasm. [70] [71] It is used in the Philippines ...

6. Achillea - Wikipedia

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   Achillea / æ k ɪ ˈ l iː ə / [4] is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.The plants typically have frilly leaves and are known colloquially as yarrows, although this common name usually refers to A. millefolium.

7. Chumash traditional medicine - Wikipedia

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   The use of certain healing touches, as well as spiritual practices in healing are well-documented in both cultures. Notably, plants of the same genus were often used to achieve the same healing effect. For example, the poppies Papaver californicum in California and Papaver somniferum were used to treat pain.