Calycanthaceae Calycanthus occidentalis Hook. & Arn.
Western Sweetshrub
Pomo, Kashaya - Drug, Throat Aid
Use documented by:
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 109
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Calycanthus occidentalis Hook. & Arn.
Scientific name: Calycanthus occidentalis Hook. & Arn.
USDA symbol: CAOC5 (
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Common names: Western Sweetshrub
Family: Calycanthaceae
Family (APG): Calycanthaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo, Kashaya
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Throat Aid
Notes: Infusion of dried or fresh, peeled bark used for sore throat .
RECRD: 1014 id: 7825