Sneezewort
ACHILLEA PTARMICA
COMMON NAME : Sneezewort
FAMILY : Asteraceae (Daisy family)
PARTS USED : leaf, rhizome
TRADITIONAL & MODERN USE:
Dried, powdered leaf used to be used as a sneezing powder to “clear the head” Also to alleviate toothache and promote the flow of saliva. The rhizome can be chewed to help with flatulence and sluggish digestion.