Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola (Small) J. Silba

Southern Redcedar

Seminole - Drug, Cold Remedy

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 279

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Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola (Small) J. Silba
USDA symbol: JUVIS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Southern Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cold Remedy
Notes: Infusion of leaves and bark taken and steam inhaled for runny nose, stuffy head and sore throat.

RECRD: 62103 id: 19210

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