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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 (Achillea millefolium) essential oil in a colorless glass vial. 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. [1]

4. Achillea ptarmica - Wikipedia

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   The leaves are used as an insect repellent. The plant yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. [9] [10] When chewed, the plant produces a numbing, tingling effect in the mouth, comparable to that of Sichuan pepper. For this reason, it is sometimes used in herbal medicine to relieve toothache or ulcers, and as a culinary herb ...

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. 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 ...

8. Cardiac nursing - Wikipedia

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   Cardiac nursing is a nursing specialty that works with patients who suffer from various conditions of the cardiovascular system. Cardiac nurses help treat conditions such as unstable angina , cardiomyopathy , coronary artery disease , congestive heart failure , myocardial infarction and cardiac dysrhythmia under the direction of a cardiologist.

9. Aromatherapy - Wikipedia

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   Aromatherapy is a practice based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological well-being. [1] [2] [3] It is used as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, and typically is used via inhalation and not by ingestion. [2]