Cupressaceae Juniperus occidentalis Hook.

Western Juniper

Apache, White Mountain - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 158

View all documented uses for Juniperus occidentalis Hook.

---

Scientific name: Juniperus occidentalis Hook.
USDA symbol: JUOCO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Western Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Apache, White Mountain
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken by women previous to childbirth to relax muscles.

RECRD: 88112 id: 18767

---