Cupressaceae Juniperus communis L.
Common Juniper
Shuswap - Drug, Diaphoretic
Use documented by:
Palmer, Gary, 1975, Shuswap Indian Ethnobotany, Syesis 8:29-51, page 50
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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: Shuswap
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Diaphoretic
Notes: Used in the sweathouse.
RECRD: 2090 id: 18507