Are Atractylodes Japonica and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Atractylodes Japonica for Yarrow?

They share the Asteraceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Atractylodes Japonica vs Yarrow

Atractylodes japonica · Achillea millefolium

Atractylodes Japonica

Atractylodes japonica

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Atractylodes
Primary use: medicinal

Atractylodes lancea is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Vietnam, most of China, Korea, the southern Russian Far East, and Japan. It is the source of cāng zhú (蒼朮), a Chinese herbal medicine sold to people suffering from a variety of ailments.

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Primary use: medicinal

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

At a glance

· Both in Asteraceae, but different genera (Atractylodes vs Achillea).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Atractylodes Japonica: T; Yarrow: T.