Achillea fragrantissima

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Achillea fragrantissima (Forssk.) Sch. Bip.

Asteraceae (Compositae)

  • Santolina fragrantissima Forssk.
  • Yarrow (genus)
  • bissum بسوم
  • qaisum jabali قيصوم جبلي
  • qaisum قيصوم
  • qaisun قيصون
  • akhile'a reikhanit
  • אָכִילֵאָה רֵיחָנִית

Hemicryptophyte

  • Shrub-steppes
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Achillea fragrantissima (Forssk.) Sch. Bip.

System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used
Source
Dermatological

Hair loss

Hair restorer

Prepare infusion of aerial parts + rue (Ruta chalapensis) + aloe (Aloe vera) & apply to hair.

Aerial parts B
Dermatological

Skin inflammation

Anti-inflammatory

Grind aerial parts & apply to skin.

Aerial parts B
Dermatological

Skin problems

Non-specific

Prepare infusion of aerial parts & apply to skin.

Aerial parts B
Endocrine/Metabolic

High cholesterol

Hypocholesterolemic

Mix 1 teaspoon ground leaves + 1 teaspoon ground black cumin + honey & eat 1 teaspoon x1/day before breakfast.

Leaf B
Gastrointestinal

Abdominal pain

Carminative

Decoct leaves /stems + equal amount wormwood (Artemisia sieberi) in 2 cups boiling water & drink x1 cup as needed.

Leaf, Stem B
Gastrointestinal

Diarrhea

Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

1.Soak leaves & stems in hot water, filter & drink x1 cup as needed. (B)
2. Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day. (Z)

Aerial parts, Leaf, Stem B, Z
Gastrointestinal

Digestive tract inflammation

Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day.

Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Dysentery

Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal

Decoct aerial parts & drink x3/day.

Aerial parts Z
Gastrointestinal

Food poisoning

Anti-Infective

Soak leaves in boiling water for 10-15 min & drink 1 cup x1/day before breakfast.

Leaf B
Gastrointestinal

Gastric & intestinal gas

Carminative

Decoct plant & drink x3/day.

Aerial parts Z

Other Uses

Achillea fragrantissima (Forssk.) Sch. Bip.

System/State Complaint / Use Activity / Interpretation
Traditional
Preparation/Administration
Parts Used
Source
Veterinary

Bleeding wound in livestock

Haemostatic

Prepare infusion of leaves & stems & add to animal fodder x2/day.

Leaf, Stem B
Veterinary

Constipation in donkeys & horses

Laxative

1. Prepare infusion of aerial parts & add to animal fodder x2 /day.
2. Crush fruits & add to animal fodder.

Aerial parts Fruit B
Veterinary

Gumboro (chicken disease). (See NOTES)

Anti-Infective

Prepare infusion of plant & add to animal fodder x2/day.

Aerial parts B

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Notes

Gumboro or Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) is a highly contagious viral disease of young chickens.

Cautions

Achille fragrantissima contains estragole & thujone in essential oil contraindicated in pregnancy & lactation. Sesquiterpene lactones asociateded with hypersensitivity & allergic dermatosis.