Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

Oneseed Juniper

Apache, White Mountain - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Reagan, Albert B., 1929, Plants Used by the White Mountain Apache Indians of Arizona, Wisconsin Archeologist 8:143-61., page 158

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Scientific name: Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.
USDA symbol: JUMO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Oneseed Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Apache, White Mountain
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken by women previous to childbirth to relax muscles.

RECRD: 88078 id: 18615

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