Cupressaceae Juniperus communis L.
Common Juniper
Delaware, Ontario - Drug, Tonic
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 68, 82
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Juniperus communis L.
Scientific name: Juniperus communis L.
USDA symbol: JUCOD (
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Common names: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Ontario
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tonic
Notes: Compound infusion of bark taken as a tonic.
RECRD: 88029 id: 18467