Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
Pomo - Drug, Analgesic
Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 13
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Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
Scientific name: Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
USDA symbol: UMCAC (
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Common names: California Laurel
Family: Lauraceae
Family (APG): Lauraceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of heated leaves applied for rheumatic and neuralgic pains.
RECRD: 96661 id: 41645