Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

California Laurel

Miwok - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A. and E. W. Gifford, 1933, Miwok Material Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 2(4):11, page 174

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Scientific name: Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: UMCAC (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Laurel
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Miwok
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of leaves and twigs bound to forehead for headaches.

RECRD: 20320 id: 41644

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