Hydrophyllaceae Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.

California Yerbasanta

Yuki - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1957, Some Plants Used by the Yuki Indians ... II. Food Plants, The Masterkey 31:85-94, page 47

View all documented uses for Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.

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Scientific name: Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
USDA symbol: ERCA6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Yerbasanta
Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Family (APG): Boraginaceae
Native American Tribe: Yuki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Plant used in cough syrup.

RECRD: 85703 id: 13909

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