Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.
Eastern Redcedar
Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Herbal Steam
Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30
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Juniperus virginiana L.
Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana L.
USDA symbol: JUVIV (
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Common names: Eastern Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Herbal Steam
Notes: Infusion of roots or twigs used as herbal steam for rheumatism.
RECRD: 88290 id: 19156