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Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of plant used to purify the blood.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Cold Remedy
Infusion of plant used for colds.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Plant combined with other herbs and used for infected sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant
Plant combined with other herbs and used for infected sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Eye Medicine
Infusion of plant used as an eyewash.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Respiratory Aid
Decoction of plant used or leaves chewed or smoked for asthma.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy
Decoction of plant used for tuberculosis.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13
Eriodictyon californicum (Hook. & Arn.) Torr.
California Yerbasanta
USDA ERCA6
Costanoan Fiber, Clothing
Leaves woven into skirts and aprons.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 253
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth.
Eastern Mojave Buckwheat
USDA ERFAF3
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of plant used for urinary problems.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11
Eriogonum latifolium Sm.
Seaside Buckwheat
USDA ERLA5
Costanoan Drug, Cold Remedy
Decoction of root, stalk and leaves taken for colds.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11
Eriogonum latifolium Sm.
Seaside Buckwheat
USDA ERLA5
Costanoan Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of root, stalk and leaves taken for coughs.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11
Erodium cicutarium (L.) L'H‚r. ex Ait.
Redstem Stork's Bill
USDA ERCIC
Costanoan Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Infusion of leaves used for typhoid fever.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 8
Erodium cicutarium (L.) L'H‚r. ex Ait.
Redstem Stork's Bill
USDA ERCIC
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Raw stems used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 252
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
Festuca sp.

Costanoan Food, Staple
Seeds used in pinole.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Fragaria sp.
Wild Strawberry
Costanoan Food, Fruit
Raw fruits used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Frangula californica ssp. californica
California Buckthorn
USDA FRCAC5
Costanoan Drug, Cathartic
Decoction of inner bark used as a purgative.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Frangula californica ssp. californica
California Buckthorn
USDA FRCAC5
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of leaves used for poison oak dermatitis.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Frangula californica ssp. californica
California Buckthorn
USDA FRCAC5
Costanoan Drug, Laxative
Dried, ground inner bark used as a laxative.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 22
Frangula californica ssp. californica
California Buckthorn
USDA FRCAC5
Costanoan Food, Fruit
Raw berries used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250
Fraxinus latifolia Benth.
Oregon Ash
USDA FRLA
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge
Cold infusion of twigs used for fevers.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 12
Fraxinus latifolia Benth.
Oregon Ash
USDA FRLA
Costanoan Drug, Snake Bite Remedy
Leaves placed in sandals as a snake repellent.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 12
Fraxinus latifolia Benth.
Oregon Ash
USDA FRLA
Costanoan Other, Protection
Leaves placed in sandals as a snake repellent.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250
Galium sp.
Bedstraw
Costanoan Drug, Antidiarrheal
Decoction of plant taken for dysentery.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 24
Galium sp.
Bedstraw
Costanoan Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Decoction of plant used externally for rheumatism.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 24
Galium sp.
Bedstraw
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant used externally for wounds.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 24
Grindelia camporum Greene
Great Valley Gumweed
USDA GRCAC
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant used for dermatitis, poison oak, boils and wounds.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26
Helenium puberulum DC.
Rosilla
USDA HEPU2
Costanoan Drug, Cold Remedy
Dried, powdered plant rubbed on the forehead and nose for colds.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26
Helenium puberulum DC.
Rosilla
USDA HEPU2
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Dried, powdered plant applied to wounds.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26
Helenium puberulum DC.
Rosilla
USDA HEPU2
Costanoan Other, Snuff
Dried, powdered plant used as a snuff to induce sneezing.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 26
Helianthus annuus L.
Common Sunflower
USDA HEAN3
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Seeds used for food, usually not in pinole.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254
Hemizonia corymbosa (DC.) Torr. & Gray
Coastal Tarweed
USDA HECOC3
Costanoan Food, Staple
Seeds eaten as a pinole.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254
Hemizonia corymbosa (DC.) Torr. & Gray
Coastal Tarweed
USDA HECOC3
Costanoan Other, Hunting & Fishing Item
Foliage burned to drive ground squirrels from burrows.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 254
Heracleum maximum Bartr.
Common Cowparsnip
USDA HEMA80
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Boiled roots and foliage used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 251
Heteromeles arbutifolia (Lindl.) M. Roemer
Toyon
USDA HEARA2
Costanoan Food, Dried Food
Fruits eaten toasted or dried.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Heteromeles arbutifolia (Lindl.) M. Roemer
Toyon
USDA HEARA2
Costanoan Food, Fruit
Fruits eaten toasted or dried.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 249
Hoita orbicularis (Lindl.) Rydb.
Roundleaf Leatherroot
USDA HOOR
Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of plant used for the blood.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 19
Hoita orbicularis (Lindl.) Rydb.
Roundleaf Leatherroot
USDA HOOR
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of plant used for fevers.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 19
Hordeum murinum ssp. glaucum (Steud.) Tzvelev
Smooth Barley
USDA HOMUG
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of plant used for bladder ailments.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 30
Hordeum murinum ssp. glaucum (Steud.) Tzvelev
Smooth Barley
USDA HOMUG
Costanoan Food, Staple
Seeds used for pinole.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Juglans californica S. Wats.
California Walnut
USDA JUCA
Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine
Infusion of leaves taken for thin blood.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 20
Juglans californica S. Wats.
California Walnut
USDA JUCA
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Nuts used for food.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 248
Juncus sp.
Rush
Costanoan Fiber, Basketry
Leaves used in basketry.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Juncus sp.
Rush
Costanoan Fiber, Clothing
Stems and leaves used as raw textile material.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Juncus sp.
Rush
Costanoan Fiber, Cordage
Stems and leaves used as cordage.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Juncus sp.
Rush
Costanoan Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding
Stems and leaves used as stuffing.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 255
Juniperus californica Carr.
California Juniper
USDA JUCA7
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of leaves taken for pain.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 6