Rhamnaceae Frangula californica (Eschsch.) Gray

California Buckthorn

Neeshenam - Drug, Toothache Remedy

Use documented by:
Powers, Stephen, 1874, Aboriginal Botany, Proceedings of the California Academy of Science 5:373-9., page 376

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Scientific name: Frangula californica (Eschsch.) Gray
USDA symbol: FRCAC5 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Buckthorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Neeshenam
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Heated root held in the mouth for toothaches.

RECRD: 93364 id: 15044

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