Achillea sibirica Siberian yarrow (Compositae)

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Achillea sibirica
Siberian yarrow
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The Achillea sibirica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. Northwestern N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Siberian yarrow. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. alpina. L. A. mongolica. Fisch.

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Latin Name:  Achillea sibirica
Common Name:  Siberian yarrow
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Ledeb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Meadows, gardens, sandy slopes and dry areas[172].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antibacteria, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, odontalgic, stomachic and tonic[147, 172, 218]. A decoction is used in the treatment of abscesses, abdominal cramps, amenorrhoea, bleeding, falls, snakebite and stomach ulcers[147, 218]. A poultice of the chewed root can be applied to gum sores[257].

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