Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

Oneseed Juniper

Shoshoni - Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy

Use documented by:
Train, Percy, James R. Henrichs and W. Andrew Archer, 1941, Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada, Washington DC. U.S. Department of Agriculture, page 92

View all documented uses for Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

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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: Shoshoni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Misc. Disease Remedy
Notes: Heated twigs rubbed on measles eruptions to relieve the discomfort.

RECRD: 88096 id: 18720

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