Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carr.
California Juniper
Mahuna - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy
Use documented by:
Romero, John Bruno, 1954, The Botanical Lore of the California Indians, New York. Vantage Press, Inc., page 9
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Juniperus californica Carr.
Scientific name: Juniperus californica Carr.
USDA symbol: JUCA7 (
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Common names: California Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Mahuna
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Infusion of berries taken or berries chewed for grippe fevers.
RECRD: 88009 id: 18425