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Western Yarrow
Achillea tomentosa Pursh, non L.
Indigenous Names: Hehaa-heseeo?otse, I ha i se e yo
Medicinal Documentation
Cheyenne
Infusion of green or dried leaves taken for slight nausea. The same tea is useful in case of a cold. Additional commentary: The plant, either freshly collected or dried, is pounded fine, and put in hot water so that an infusion is made. It is then drunk little by little for the relief of the trouble. It may be used at any time of the year.
Cheyenne
Infusion of dried, pounded plant taken for coughs.
Cheyenne
Infusion of dried, pounded plant taken for tickling in the throat
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: leaves, plant
Distribution: Prairies, meadows, open woods, especially areas of mild disturbance. The plant thrives in dry to moderately moist soil, from valley floors to above the timberline