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Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
California Indian Drug, Toothache Remedy
Leaves used for toothache.
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 45
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Costanoan Drug, Pediatric Aid
Flowers laid underneath bed to put child to sleep.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Costanoan Drug, Poison
'Plant avoided by pregnant or lactating women as smell may be poisonous.'
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Costanoan Drug, Sedative
Flowers laid underneath bed to put child to sleep.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Costanoan Other, Insecticide
Decoction of flowers rubbed into the hair to kill lice.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 9
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Luiseno Food, Candy
Flowers chewed with chewing gum.
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 232
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Luiseno Food, Vegetable
Leaves used as greens.
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 232
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mahuna Drug, Poison
Plant considered poisonous.
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 34
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Drug, Analgesic
Root juice used as a wash for headaches.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Drug, Dermatological Aid
Root juice used as a wash for suppurating sores.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Drug, Emetic
Root juice taken as an emetic.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Root juice taken for stomachaches.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Drug, Gynecological Aid
Root juice used as a wash by women to stop the secretion of milk.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Drug, Narcotic
Root used for the stupefying effect.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Drug, Toothache Remedy
Root placed in cavity of tooth for toothaches.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Root juice taken for consumption.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Mendocino Indian Food, Vegetable
Leaves eaten as greens.
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 351
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Neeshenam Food, Vegetable
Leaves boiled or roasted, laid in water and eaten as greens.
Powers, Stephen, 1874, Aboriginal Botany, Proceedings of the California Academy of Science 5:373-9., page 377
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Pomo, Kashaya Drug, Gynecological Aid
Decoction of mashed seed pod rubbed on a nursing mother's breast to dry up her milk.
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 94
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
USDA ESCAC
Pomo, Kashaya Drug, Gynecological Aid
Mashed seed pod rubbed on a nursing mother's breast to dry up her milk.
Goodrich, Jennie and Claudia Lawson, 1980, Kashaya Pomo Plants, Los Angeles. American Indian Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles, page 94
Eschscholzia sp.
California Poppy
Cahuilla Drug, Pediatric Aid
Plant used as a sedative for babies.
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 73
Eschscholzia sp.
California Poppy
Cahuilla Drug, Sedative
Plant used as a sedative for babies.
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 73
Eschscholzia sp.
California Poppy
Cahuilla Other, Decorations
Pollen used by women as a facial cosmetic.
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 73