Cupressaceae Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little

Utah Juniper

Hopi - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Vestal, Paul A, 1940, Notes on a Collection of Plants from the Hopi Indian Region of Arizona Made by J. G. Owens in 1891, Botanical Museum Leaflets (Harvard University) 8(8):153-168, page 157

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Scientific name: Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
USDA symbol: JUOS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Utah Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Hopi
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Decoction of branches used especially by women during confinement.

RECRD: 10657 id: 18861

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