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Juniperus californica Carr.
California Juniper
USDA JUCA7
Costanoan Drug, Diaphoretic
Decoction of leaves taken to cause sweating.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 6
Juniperus californica Carr.
California Juniper
USDA JUCA7
Costanoan Food, Fruit
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 248
Lathyrus vestitus Nutt.
Pacific Peavine
USDA LAVEV
Costanoan Drug, Emetic
Decoction of roots used as an emetic for internal injuries.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 19
Lathyrus vestitus Nutt.
Pacific Peavine
USDA LAVEV
Costanoan Drug, Panacea
Decoction of roots used as a general remedy.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 19
Layia platyglossa (Fisch. & C.A. Mey.) Gray
Coastal Tidytips
USDA LAPL
Costanoan Food, Staple
Seeds eaten 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
Limonium californicum (Boiss.) Heller
California Sealavender
USDA LICA5
Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine
Decoction of plant used to clean 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 11
Limonium californicum (Boiss.) Heller
California Sealavender
USDA LICA5
Costanoan Drug, Respiratory Aid
Powdered plant placed in nostrils to cause sneezing for congestion.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11
Limonium californicum (Boiss.) Heller
California Sealavender
USDA LICA5
Costanoan Drug, Urinary Aid
Decoction of plant used for internal injuries or 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
Limonium californicum (Boiss.) Heller
California Sealavender
USDA LICA5
Costanoan Drug, Venereal Aid
Decoction of plant used for venereal disease.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 11
Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
Tanoak
USDA LIDED2
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Infusion of bark used as a wash for face sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 20
Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
Tanoak
USDA LIDED2
Costanoan Drug, Toothache Remedy
Infusion of bark held in the mouth to tighten loose teeth.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 20
Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
Tanoak
USDA LIDED2
Costanoan Dye, Unspecified
Bark used to prepare dye.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 248
Lithocarpus densiflorus (Hook. & Arn.) Rehd.
Tanoak
USDA LIDED2
Costanoan Food, Unspecified
Acorns 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
Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv.
Seaside Lobularia
USDA LOMA
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
Lonicera sp.
Honeysuckle
Costanoan Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of dried fruit used as a cough syrup.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 24
Lonicera sp.
Honeysuckle
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of plant 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 24
Lonicera sp.
Honeysuckle
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant
Decoction of plant 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 24
Lonicera sp.
Honeysuckle
Costanoan Drug, Orthopedic Aid
Decoction of plant used as a bath for swollen feet.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 24
Lotus scoparius (Nutt.) Ottley
Common Deerweed
USDA LOSCS2
Costanoan Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of foliage used 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 19
Lotus scoparius (Nutt.) Ottley
Common Deerweed
USDA LOSCS2
Costanoan Fiber, Building Material
Foliage used for house thatching.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 250
Lupinus sp.
Lupine
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 250
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum
Feather Solomon's Seal
USDA MARAR
Costanoan Drug, Contraceptive
Decoction of leaves used as a contraceptive.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 28
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum
Feather Solomon's Seal
USDA MARAR
Costanoan Food, Fruit
Fruits eaten 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 255
Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
USDA MANI2
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of plant taken for migraine headaches.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 8
Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
USDA MANI2
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Poultice of heated leaves applied to the stomach or head 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 8
Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
USDA MANI2
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Decoction of roots used as a hair rinse.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 8
Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
USDA MANI2
Costanoan Drug, Emetic
Decoction of plant taken as an emetic.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 8
Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
USDA MANI2
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of roots used, especially for children, 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 8
Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
USDA MANI2
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Poultice of heated leaves applied to stomach or head 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 8
Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
USDA MANI2
Costanoan Drug, Other
Decoction of plant taken for migraine headaches.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 8
Malva nicaeensis All.
Bull Mallow
USDA MANI2
Costanoan Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of roots used, especially for children, 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 8
Marah macrocarpus (Greene) Greene
Cucamonga Manroot
USDA MAMAM4
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Seeds used as a paste for pimples and skin sores.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 24
Marah macrocarpus (Greene) Greene
Cucamonga Manroot
USDA MAMAM4
Costanoan Other, Soap
Root used to make detergent lather.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 251
Marrubium vulgare L.
Horehound
USDA MAVU
Costanoan Drug, Cough Medicine
Decoction of leaves used 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 16
Marrubium vulgare L.
Horehound
USDA MAVU
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Heated leaf salve used on boils.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 16
Marrubium vulgare L.
Horehound
USDA MAVU
Costanoan Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Decoction of leaves used for whooping cough.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 16
Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
USDA MADI6
Costanoan Drug, Analgesic
Decoction of plant taken for stomach pain.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
USDA MADI6
Costanoan Drug, Anticonvulsive
Decoction of plant used for infant convulsions.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
USDA MADI6
Costanoan Drug, Dermatological Aid
Seeds used as salve 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 27
Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
USDA MADI6
Costanoan Drug, Disinfectant
Seeds used as salve 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 27
Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
USDA MADI6
Costanoan Drug, Febrifuge
Decoction of plant taken for fever.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
USDA MADI6
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of plant taken for stomach pain and indigestion.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Matricaria discoidea DC.
Disc Mayweed
USDA MADI6
Costanoan Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of plant used for infant convulsions.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 27
Medicago sativa L.
Alfalfa
USDA MESAS
Costanoan Drug, Ear Medicine
Poultice of heated leaves applied to the ear for earaches.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 19
Melissa officinalis L.
Common Balm
USDA MEOF2
Costanoan Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid
Decoction of plant used for infants' colic and stomachaches.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 16
Melissa officinalis L.
Common Balm
USDA MEOF2
Costanoan Drug, Pediatric Aid
Decoction of plant used for infants with colic.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 16
Monardella villosa Benth.
Coyote Mint
USDA MOVIV
Costanoan Drug, Blood Medicine
Poultice of plant applied to back cuts to draw out 'bad blood' for pneumonia.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 16
Monardella villosa Benth.
Coyote Mint
USDA MOVIV
Costanoan Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Poultice of plant applied to back cuts to draw out 'bad blood' for pneumonia.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 16
Monardella villosa Benth.
Coyote Mint
USDA MOVIV
Costanoan Drug, Respiratory Aid
Decoction of plant and plant salve used for respiratory conditions.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 16
Navarretia atractyloides (Benth.) Hook. & Arn.
Hollyleaf Pincushionplant
USDA NAAT
Costanoan Drug, Burn Dressing
Toasted, powdered plant or plant ash applied to burns.
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 13