Cupressaceae Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Utah Juniper
Paiute, Northern - Drug, Cold Remedy
Use documented by:
Fowler, Catherine S., 1989, Willards Z. Park's Ethnographic Notes on the Northern Paiute of Western Nevada 1933-1940, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 130
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Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
Scientific name: Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little
USDA symbol: JUOS (
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Common names: Utah Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Paiute, Northern
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken and burning leaf scent inhaled for colds.
RECRD: 9075 id: 18902