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

California Laurel

Pomo, Kashaya - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 90

View all documented uses for Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

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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: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Indian doctor would sing and hit you with little branches for pain or headache.

RECRD: 953 id: 41647

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