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

California Laurel

Cahuilla - Drug, Analgesic

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 143

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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: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Leaves used for headaches.

RECRD: 11834 id: 41613