Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.

California Juniper

Diegueno - Drug, Hypotensive

Use documented by:
Hinton, Leanne, 1975, Notes on La Huerta Diegueno Ethnobotany, Journal of California Anthropology 2:214-222, page 216

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Scientific name: Juniperus californica Carr.
USDA symbol: JUCA7 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: California Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Diegueno
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Hypotensive
Notes: Infusion of leaves and bark taken for high blood pressures.

RECRD: 5197 id: 18412