Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Comanche - Drug, Disinfectant

Use documented by:
Carlson, Gustav G. and Volney H. Jones, 1940, Some Notes on Uses of Plants by the Comanche Indians, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters 25:517-542, page 522

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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: Comanche
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Smoke from leaves inhaled for purifying effect.

RECRD: 88283 id: 19147

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