Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola (Small) J. Silba

Southern Redcedar

Seminole - Drug, Orthopedic Aid

Use documented by:
Sturtevant, William, 1954, The Mikasuki Seminole: Medical Beliefs and Practices, Yale University, PhD Thesis, page 305

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Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola (Small) J. Silba
USDA symbol: JUVIS (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Southern Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Seminole
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Orthopedic Aid
Notes: Leaves used to smoke the body for eagle sickness: stiff neck or back.

RECRD: 62200 id: 19221

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