Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.

California Juniper

Costanoan - Drug, Diaphoretic

Use documented by:
Bocek, Barbara R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington, Economic Botany 38(2):240-255, page 6

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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: Costanoan
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Decoction of leaves taken to cause sweating.

RECRD: 88005 id: 18409

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