Cupressaceae Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.

Common Juniper

Arapaho - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Nickerson, Gifford S., 1966, Some Data on Plains and Great Basin Indian Uses of Certain Native Plants, Tebiwa 9(1):45-51, page 46

View all documented uses for Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.

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Scientific name: Juniperus communis var. montana Ait.
USDA symbol: JUCOM2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Arapaho
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Needles burned as a disinfectant.

RECRD: 2314 id: 18539

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