Hippocastanaceae Aesculus californica (Spach) Nutt.
California Buckeye
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Toothache Remedy
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 366
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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: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Bark placed in cavity of tooth for toothaches.
RECRD: 80678 id: 1610