Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

Oneseed Juniper

Zuni - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55

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Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUMO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oneseed Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Zuni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Simple or compound infusion of twigs used to promote muscular relaxation at birth.

RECRD: 88106 id: 18760

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