Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Pawnee - Drug, Cough Medicine

Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64

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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: Pawnee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Cough Medicine
Notes: Decoction of fruits and leaves taken for coughs.

RECRD: 88307 id: 19190

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