Hippocastanaceae Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
California Buckeye
Costanoan - Drug, Toothache Remedy
Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 23
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Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
Scientific name: Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
USDA symbol: AECA (
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Common names: California Buckeye
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Decoction of bark used for toothaches and loose teeth.
RECRD: 80674 id: 1603