Rhamnaceae Frangula californica ssp. occidentalis (T.J. Howell) Kartesz & Gandhi

California Buckthorn

Cahuilla - Drug, Tonic

Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 131

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Scientific name: Frangula californica ssp. occidentalis (T.J. Howell) Kartesz & Gandhi
USDA symbol: FRCAO4 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Buckthorn
Family: Rhamnaceae
Family (APG): Rhamnaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Infusion of berries taken as a tonic.

RECRD: 11730 id: 15074

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