Lamiaceae Scutellaria californica Gray

California Skullcap

Mendocino Indian - Drug, Febrifuge

Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 385

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Scientific name: Scutellaria californica Gray
USDA symbol: SCCA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Skullcap
Family: Lamiaceae
Family (APG): Lamiaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Febrifuge
Notes: Plant used for chills and fevers.

RECRD: 95027 id: 37576