Lauraceae Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
California Laurel
Yuki - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 43
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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: Yuki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Decoction of leaves used as wash for rheumatism.
RECRD: 21033 id: 41667