Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Iroquois - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 271

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Compound decoction taken for coughs.

RECRD: 88296 id: 19159

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