Araliaceae Aralia californica S. Wats.
California Spikenard
Mendocino Indian - Drug, Cold 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 371
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Aralia californica S. Wats.
Scientific name: Aralia californica S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ARCA2 (
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Common names: California Spikenard
Family: Araliaceae
Family (APG): Araliaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Decoction of dried roots taken for colds.
RECRD: 81543 id: 3991