Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
Oneseed Juniper
Tewa - Drug, Internal Medicine
Use documented by:
Robbins, W.W., J.P. Harrington and B. Freire-Marreco, 1916, Ethnobotany of the Tewa Indians, SI-BAE Bulletin #55, page 39, 40
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Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUMO (
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Common names: Oneseed Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Tewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Internal Medicine
Notes: Berries eaten or decoction of berries used 'for every kind of internal chill.'
RECRD: 88104 id: 18730