Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Chippewa - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Densmore, Frances, 1928, Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #44:273-379, page 362

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Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana L.
USDA symbol: JUVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Chippewa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Compound decoction of twigs used as herbal steam for rheumatism.

RECRD: 88280 id: 19142

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