Cupressaceae Juniperus communis L.

Common Juniper

Thompson - Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al., 1990, Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians of British Columbia, Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum, page 92

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Scientific name: Juniperus communis L.
USDA symbol: JUCOD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Thompson
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gastrointestinal Aid
Notes: Infusion of three, ten centimeter long branches taken to 'make your insides nice.'

RECRD: 32063 id: 18528

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