| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Comanche Food, Fruit Fruits eaten for food. 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 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Cree, Hudson Bay Drug, Diuretic Leaves used as a diuretic. Holmes, E.M., 1884, Medicinal Plants Used by Cree Indians, Hudson's Bay Territory, The Pharmaceutical Journal and Transactions 15:302-304, page 303 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Dakota Drug, Cold Remedy Smoke from burned twigs inhaled as a cold remedy. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Dakota Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of fruits and leaves taken for coughs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Dakota Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Decoction of leaves taken and used as a wash for cholera. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Dakota Drug, Veterinary Aid Decoction of fruits and leaves given to horses for coughs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Dakota Other, Protection Boughs put on tipi poles to ward off lightning. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Infusion of twigs used as herbal steam for rheumatism. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30, 76 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Delaware, Oklahoma Drug, Herbal Steam Infusion of roots or twigs used as herbal steam for rheumatism. Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Iroquois Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal) Compound decoction taken for rheumatism. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 271 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Iroquois Drug, Cold Remedy Compound decoction taken for colds. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 271 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Iroquois Drug, Cough Medicine Compound decoction taken for coughs. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 271 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Iroquois Drug, Diuretic Compound decoction taken as a diuretic. Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 271 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Kiowa Drug, Oral Aid Berries chewed for canker sores in the mouth. Vestal, Paul A. and Richard Evans Schultes, 1939, The Economic Botany of the Kiowa Indians, Cambridge MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 13 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Kiowa Other, Incense & Fragrance Needles thrown into the fire and used as incense during prayers in the peyote meeting. Vestal, Paul A. and Richard Evans Schultes, 1939, The Economic Botany of the Kiowa Indians, Cambridge MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 13 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Kiowa Other, Musical Instrument Red, aromatic heartwood used to make 'love flutes.' Vestal, Paul A. and Richard Evans Schultes, 1939, The Economic Botany of the Kiowa Indians, Cambridge MA. Botanical Museum of Harvard University, page 13 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Lakota Drug, Cold Remedy Leaves burned and smoke inhaled for headcolds. Kraft, Shelly Katheren, 1990, Recent Changes in the Ethnobotany of Standing Rock Indian Reservation, University of North Dakota, M.A. Thesis, page 30 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Lakota Food, Beverage Berries eaten to relieve thirst. Kraft, Shelly Katheren, 1990, Recent Changes in the Ethnobotany of Standing Rock Indian Reservation, University of North Dakota, M.A. Thesis, page 30 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Lakota Food, Spice Berries crushed and used to flavor soups, meats and stews. Kraft, Shelly Katheren, 1990, Recent Changes in the Ethnobotany of Standing Rock Indian Reservation, University of North Dakota, M.A. Thesis, page 30 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Lakota Other, Incense & Fragrance Leaves and twigs burned as incense in funerals. Kraft, Shelly Katheren, 1990, Recent Changes in the Ethnobotany of Standing Rock Indian Reservation, University of North Dakota, M.A. Thesis, page 30 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Meskwaki Drug, Adjuvant Wood prepared in warm water and used as a seasoner for other medicines. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 234 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Meskwaki Drug, Other Decoction of leaves taken by convalescent patients. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 234 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Meskwaki Drug, Stimulant Decoction of leaves taken for weakness and as a convalescent medicine. Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 234 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Navajo Other, Ceremonial Items Wood used to make the wand carried in the War Dance Ceremony. Elmore, Francis H., 1944, Ethnobotany of the Navajo, Sante Fe, NM. School of American Research, page 20 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ojibwa Fiber, Building Material Bark used to build houses, wigwams and wickiups. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 245 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ojibwa Fiber, Building Material Split strips or stakes used to make a pen to enclose graves. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 245 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ojibwa Fiber, Furniture Wood used to make cradle boards. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 245 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ojibwa Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Bark used to make mats. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 245 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ojibwa Fiber, Mats, Rugs & Bedding Inner bark crushed and used to pad cradle boards. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 245 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ojibwa Other, Cash Crop Pulp wood and wood posts sold to make paper and fencing. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 245 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ojibwa Other, Ceremonial Items Split strips thatched and placed on graves. Reagan, Albert B., 1928, Plants Used by the Bois Fort Chippewa (Ojibwa) Indians of Minnesota, Wisconsin Archeologist 7(4):230-248, page 245 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ojibwa, South Drug, Analgesic Bruised leaves and berries used internally for headache. Hoffman, W.J., 1891, The Midewiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa, SI-BAE Annual Report #7, page 198 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Plant used in the sun dance ceremony and various rituals. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 320 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Plant used in the vapor bath of the purificatory rites. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 320 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Drug, Cold Remedy Smoke from burned twigs inhaled as a cold remedy. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of fruits and leaves taken for coughs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Drug, Diaphoretic Plant used in the vapor bath of the purificatory rites. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 320 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Drug, Herbal Steam Twigs used on hot stones in vapor bath, especially in purification rites. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Drug, Veterinary Aid Decoction of fruits and leaves given to horses for coughs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Other, Incense & Fragrance Twigs used as incense. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1913, A Study in the Ethnobotany of the Omaha Indians, Nebraska State Historical Society Collections 17:314-57., page 320 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Omaha Other, Protection Boughs put on tipi poles to ward off lightning. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Pawnee Drug, Cold Remedy Smoke from burned twigs inhaled as a cold remedy. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Pawnee Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of fruits and leaves taken for coughs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Pawnee Drug, Sedative Smoke from burning twigs used for nervousness and bad dreams. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Pawnee Drug, Veterinary Aid Decoction of fruits and leaves given to horses for coughs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Pawnee Other, Protection Boughs put on tipi poles to ward off lightning. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ponca Drug, Cold Remedy Smoke from burned twigs inhaled as a cold remedy. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ponca Drug, Cough Medicine Decoction of fruits and leaves taken for coughs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ponca Drug, Herbal Steam Twigs used on hot stones in vapor bath, especially in purification rites. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |
| Juniperus virginiana L. Eastern Redcedar USDA JUVIV |
Ponca Drug, Veterinary Aid Decoction of fruits and leaves given to horses for coughs. Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 63, 64 |