Cupressaceae Juniperus communis L.

Common Juniper

Malecite - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy

Use documented by:
Mechling, W.H., 1959, The Malecite Indians With Notes on the Micmacs, Anthropologica 8:239-263, page 252

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Scientific name: Juniperus communis L.
USDA symbol: JUCOD (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Malecite
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Infusion of roots and Prince's pine used for consumption.

RECRD: 44116 id: 18489

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