Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Ojibwa, South - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 198

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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: Ojibwa, South
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Bruised leaves and berries used internally for headache.

RECRD: 88317 id: 19179