Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Zuni Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion of leaves taken postpartum to prevent uterine cramps and stop vaginal bleeding. Camazine, Scott and Robert A. Bye, 1980, A Study Of The Medical Ethnobotany Of The Zuni Indians of New Mexico, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2:365-388, page 373 |
Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Zuni Drug, Gynecological Aid Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Zuni Drug, Gynecological Aid Simple or compound infusion of twigs used to promote muscular relaxation at birth. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Zuni Drug, Hemostat Simple or compound infusion of twigs taken after childbirth to stop blood flow. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 55 |
Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Zuni Other, Fuel Wood used as a favorite firewood, but more importantly in ceremonies. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93 |
Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. Oneseed Juniper USDA JUMO |
Zuni Other, Tools Shredded, fibrous bark used as tinder to ignite the fire sticks used for the New Year fire. The bark was also used to make firebrands carried by personators of certain gods. Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1915, Ethnobotany of the Zuni Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #30, page 93 |