Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
Pomo, Kashaya - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
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
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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, Kashaya
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Poultice of leaves used for rheumatic pains.
RECRD: 951 id: 41649