Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Cree, Hudson Bay - Drug, Diuretic

Use documented by:
Holmes, E.M., 1884, Medicinal Plants Used by Cree Indians, Hudson's Bay Territory, The Pharmaceutical Journal and Transactions 15:302-304, page 303

View all documented uses for Juniperus virginiana L.

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Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana L.
USDA symbol: JUVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Cree, Hudson Bay
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diuretic
Notes: Leaves used as a diuretic.

RECRD: 88284 id: 19149

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