Cupressaceae Juniperus communis L.
Common Juniper
Bella Coola - Drug, Pulmonary Aid
Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J., 1973, The Ethnobotany of the Bella Coola Indians of British Columbia, Syesis 6:193-220, page 197
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Juniperus communis L.
Scientific name: Juniperus communis L.
USDA symbol: JUCOD (
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Common names: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Bella Coola
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pulmonary Aid
Notes: Infusion of roots, leaves, branches and bark taken for lung cough.
RECRD: 47733 id: 18435