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

California Laurel

Pomo - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1967, Ethnographic Notes on the Southwestern Pomo, Anthropological Records 25:10-15, page 13

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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: Pomo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Poultice of heated leaves applied for rheumatic pains.

RECRD: 96662 id: 41646

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