Cupressaceae Juniperus osteosperma (Torr.) Little

Utah Juniper

Washo - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 93-96

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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: Washo
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Fumes from burning twigs inhaled for headaches.

RECRD: 88162 id: 18924

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