Cupressaceae Juniperus horizontalis Moench
Creeping Juniper
Montana Indian - Drug, Kidney Aid
Use documented by:
Blankinship, J. W., 1905, Native Economic Plants of Montana, Bozeman. Montana Agricultural College Experimental Station, Bulletin 56, page 13
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Juniperus horizontalis Moench
Scientific name: Juniperus horizontalis Moench
USDA symbol: JUHO2 (
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Common names: Creeping Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Montana Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Kidney Aid
Notes: Infusion of seeds taken for kidney trouble.
RECRD: 88074 id: 18599