Taxaceae Torreya californica Torr.

California Nutmeg

Costanoan - Drug, Diaphoretic

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 6

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Scientific name: Torreya californica Torr.
USDA symbol: TOCA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Nutmeg
Family: Taxaceae
Family (APG): Taxaceae
Native American Tribe: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Smashed nuts and fat rubbed on body to cause sweating.

RECRD: 96268 id: 40407

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