Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.

Oneseed Juniper

Zuni - Drug, Gynecological Aid

Use documented by:
Camazine, Scott and Robert A. Bye, 1980, A Study Of The Medical Ethnobotany Of The Zuni Indians of New Mexico, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2:365-388, page 373

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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: Zuni
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Gynecological Aid
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken postpartum to prevent uterine cramps and stop vaginal bleeding.

RECRD: 21221 id: 18758

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