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

California Laurel

Yurok - Other, Good Luck Charm

Use documented by:
Baker, Marc A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Yurok, Tolowa and Karok Indians of Northwest California, Humboldt State University, M.A. Thesis, page 59

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: Yurok
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Good Luck Charm
Notes: Leaves burned, to take bad luck away, in the house or the smoke waved over people as they leave.

RECRD: 6021 id: 41675

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