Talk:Achillea millefolium

message: In the introduction it is stated that Yarrow is native "in California and other areas of the Western United States." So it originated there? Because that is what this degree of exclusive specificity implies. Yet elsewhere it is stated that it is "native in the Northern hemisphere". Also obviously it would not have been known in the ancient world were this the case. So clearly it did NOT originate specifically and exclusively in the Western United States. 
This needs rewriting. Either the specific reference to the Western United States needs to be augmented and converted into an inclusive list of ALL the places it is native, or this statement should be deleted altogether. I am just passing through and know little of Yarrow; which is why I read the article; so I don't feel qualified to fix this myself. Is there a botanist in the house? Hawthorn 21:20, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Fixed. Most of that section was verbatim from a USDA document (it's not a copyvio since works produced by the United States government are in the public domain).--Curtis Clark 21:31, 9 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Origins 

message: I'm a bit wary of putting so much detailed information about medicinal uses into the article without a medical disclaimer. Is this necessary or am I simply being paranoid? Lisiate 00:06, 9 Feb 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: Human Uses

message: The major use that I know of for yarrow is to stop diarrhea or extreme vomiting during flu. This is quite common I think, both in my family and in others. I do not see it listed?--Filll 15:15, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Missing use?

message: Not everyone has an available supply of Yarrow at their fingertips. Although it is especially useful
in the treatment of hemorrhoids and bottom ailments. "Can we talk bottoms? New mamas and mamas-to-be got bottom problems! Prenatal and postpartum hemorrhoids, postpartum vaginal swelling and bruising, episiotomies… Good thing you have a baby coming to make it all worthwhile. Earth Mama Bottom Balm soothes and cools with an organic olive oil base infused with healing organic herbs an St. John's wort, yarrow, witch hazel, calendula, shea butter, and more."
http://hemorrhoidsandtreatment.theazonway.com/earth-mama-angel-baby-earth-mama-bottom-balm-2-oz/
Hmm advertisers found.
Kubosu (talk) 19:19, 4 April 2013 (UTC)
thread_title: Talking about Yarrow

message: The herbal medicine section definitely needs a tidyup. I think it very important to distinguish between effects which can be scientifically verified, "traditional uses" and old wives tales. I'll contribute to tidying up this section, but I dont have time to do everything. Having had a look through the article, I have listed some of the effects that it is credited with. It is hard to believe just how much this plant is credited with!
I've found some references for the effects:
Spasmolytic (muscle relaxant), Choleretic (increases bile secretion), Antiphlogistic (reduces inflamation)
I have yet to find references for (Currently looking):
Effect on Colds, 
Effect on Influenza, 
Anti-allergenic properties, 
Procoagulant effects, 
"Urinary disorders", 
"Menstrual problems", 
"Cardiovascular complaints", 
"Varicose veins", 
Quinine substitute, 
Analgesic effects (painkiller), 
Antipyretic (reducing fever), 
Sedative effects, 
Flatulence, 
Reducing swelling of "Secret parts".
Please feel free to add references to this.Fitz05 (talk) 23:49, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: Herbal Medicine

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thread_title: [[WP:FOOD|WikiProject Food and drink]] Tagging

message: Is there some way to get rid of the gap between the top of the article and the first sentence?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by AlexGu100 (talk • contribs) 16:41, 10 March 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Gap 

message: i question the neutrality of sections of this article 
: "Yarrow has seen historical use as a medicine, often because of its astringent effects.[1] Decoctions have been used to treat inflammations, such as hemorrhoids, and headaches. Confusingly, it has been said to both stop bleeding and promote it. (Depending on the form it is administered it can do both, which is why when dabbling in using herbs for medicine it is proper to contact a herbalist or other expert. Achillea Millefolium has been used with great success in promoting blood flow, as well as staunching blood flow when properly used.)[citation needed] Infusions of yarrow, taken either internally or externally, are said[by whom?] to speed recovery from severe bruising. The most medicinally active part of the plant is the flowering tops. They also have a mild stimulant effect, and have been used as a snuff. Today, yarrow is valued mainly for its action[clarification needed] in colds and influenza, and also for its effect on the circulatory, digestive, excretory, and urinary systems. In the nineteenth century, yarrow was said to have a greater number of indications than any other herb.[citation needed] It is believed[by whom?] that anti-allergenic compounds can be extracted from the flowers by steam distillation. The flowers are used to treat various allergic mucus problems, including hay fever. Flowers used in this way are harvested in summer or autumn, and an infusion drunk for upper respiratory phlegm or used externally as a wash for eczema.[citation needed]"
all this info is speculative with no citations
can this be resolved?
--Troyeseffigy (talk) 17:10, 18 November 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Wikipedia is not a manual, guidebook, textbook, or scientific journal. The purpose of Wikipedia is to present facts, not to teach subject matter. That type of how-to advice is more suited for a textbook on plant identification. --Drm310 (talk) 04:18, 7 April 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  neutrality 

message: I added  to the "In popular culture".  is appropriate, too, I think. Wikipedia:"In popular culture" content is an essay providing some background on this issue and Wikipedia:Trivia_sections#Other_policies_apply is an applicable guideline. Based on the latter, I commented out "Kate Greenaway's The Language of Flowers (1884) contains the entry Achillea Millefolia, ascribing to it the symbolic association of War." Entries that cannot be verified must be removed per WP:V. Items that are unlikely to be of interest to readers of this article should be removed also, I think. --Walter Siegmund (talk) 17:33, 15 April 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  In popular culture 

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