Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.
California Juniper
Diegueno - Drug, Hypotensive
Use documented by:
Hinton, Leanne, 1975, Notes on La Huerta Diegueno Ethnobotany, Journal of California Anthropology 2:214-222, page 216
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Juniperus californica Carr.
Scientific name: Juniperus californica Carr.
USDA symbol: JUCA7 (
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Common names: California Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hypotensive
Notes: Infusion of leaves and bark taken for high blood pressures.
RECRD: 5197 id: 18412