Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium L.
Synonyms
Family
Asteraceae
Local Name
Kangi Jari, Kala Chahu, Baranjasaf
Habit Habitat
An erect, leafy perennial herb, with creeping rhizome up to 80-90cm tall, found in sub-tropical and temperate zones.
Taxonomic Features
Stem grooved. Leaves oblong-lanceolate, much dissected, finely 2-3 pinnatisect, the lower leaves stalked while upper sessile. Inflorescence composed of many capitula, 4-6 mm across. Ray florets 4-6 with whitish or pale white lobes. Disc florets 10-20 with 2-3 mm long, 5-toothed corolla tube. Fruit a cypsela, oblong.
Flowering Fruiting
June-December
Harvesting Time
July-December
Medicinal Value
It has digestive, diuretic and wound healing properties, also reduces high blood pressure. Flowers treat eczema and allergy. Oil treats colds, flu and swollen joints. Locally it is used in easing mucus congestion, flu and respiratory infection and as pain relief from toothache and rheumatism. Aqueous extract is used to cure kidney stone and urinary tract infection.
Parts Used
Whole plant
Future Prospective
Collection, Drying, Packing, Herbal Pharmacy
Plant Images
Achillea millefolium L.