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Faculties and Departments => Allied Health Science => Life Science => Topic started by: Asif.Hossain on July 08, 2013, 01:23:13 PM

Title: Achillea Millefolium
Post by: Asif.Hossain on July 08, 2013, 01:23:13 PM
Achillea Millefolium
Botanical Name : Achillea Millefolium
Family Name : Asteraceae
Common Name : Common Yarrow, Bloodwort, Sneezewort, Solider’s Friend.
Part Used : Whole Plant
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Uses : It is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, digestive, emmenagogue, stimulant, homeostatic, vasodilator and tonic. It is useful in curing cold, influenza, heavy chest colds, chicken pox, diabetes, fever, flu’s, measles, menses, menorrhagia, soreness, piles, stomach sickness, flatulence, heartburn, colic, liver diseases, toothache, ulcers, infections, swelling and urinary diseases. It is also helpful in curing internal and external bleeding, blood clots, and act as blood-purifier and tones blood vessels. The leaves and flower heads are used as a tonic and vapor bath for fever. It has hypotensive effect.