Cupressaceae Juniperus occidentalis Hook.
Western Juniper
Apache, White Mountain - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 158
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Juniperus occidentalis Hook.
Scientific name: Juniperus occidentalis Hook.
USDA symbol: JUOCO (
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Common names: Western Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Apache, White Mountain
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken for colds.
RECRD: 88110 id: 18765