Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.

California Juniper

Apache, White Mountain - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 158

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Scientific name: Juniperus californica Carr.
USDA symbol: JUCA7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Apache, White Mountain
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken by women previous to childbirth to relax muscles.

RECRD: 88003 id: 18404

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