| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Apache, Chiricahua & Mescalero Food, Fruit Berries mixed with mescal and eaten. Castetter, Edward F. and M. E. Opler, 1936, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest III. The Ethnobiology of the Chiricahua and Mescalero Apache, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(5):1-63, page 37 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Antiemetic Infusion of berries taken for vomiting. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 17 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Antiemetic Infusion of berries taken for vomiting. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 276 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Decoction of leaves and turpentine rubbed on parts affected by arthritis and rheumatism. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 17 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Blackfoot Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Leaves boiled, turpentine added, mixture cooled and used for arthritis and rheumatism. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Blackfoot Other, Ceremonial Items Plant used in the Sun Dance ceremony, the summer festival of the Blackfoot. Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 17 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Blackfoot Other, Ceremonial Items Used on the altar of the sacred woman at the Sun Dance. McClintock, Walter, 1909, Medizinal- Und Nutzpflanzen Der Schwarzfuss Indianer, Zeitschriff fur Ethnologie 41:273-9, page 276 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Leaves burned as incense in ceremonies, especially to remove fear of thunder. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Cold Remedy Cones chewed, infusion of boughs or cones taken or used as steambath for colds. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Cold Remedy Fleshy cones chewed for colds. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for colds. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Cough Medicine Infusion of boughs or fleshy cones taken for coughing. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Cough Medicine Infusion of leaves taken for constant coughing. Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 170 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Cough Medicine Infusion taken for coughs. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of boughs or fleshy cones taken for high fevers. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for fevers. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Gynecological Aid Leaves burned at childbirth to promote delivery. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Herbal Steam Cones chewed, infusion of boughs or cones taken or used as steambath for colds. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Love Medicine Wood flutes used to 'charm a girl whom a man loved to make her love him.' Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for pneumonia. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Sedative Infusion of boughs or fleshy cones taken as a sedative. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Sedative Infusion used for sedating hyperactive persons. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Throat Aid Infusion of boughs or cones taken for tickles in the throat or tonsillitis. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 4 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Throat Aid Infusion of leaves taken for a tickling in the throat. Grinnell, George Bird, 1972, The Cheyenne Indians - Their History and Ways of Life Vol.2, Lincoln. University of Nebraska Press, page 170 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Drug, Throat Aid Infusion taken for 'tickling of the throat.' Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Other, Cooking Tools Knots used to make bowls. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 13 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Used to make bows. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 46 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Other, Hunting & Fishing Item Wood used as the best material for bows. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 5 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Other, Incense & Fragrance Burned as an incense when making medicine. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 13 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Other, Musical Instrument Wood used to make courting flutes. Hart, Jeffrey A., 1981, The Ethnobotany of the Northern Cheyenne Indians of Montana, Journal of Ethnopharmacology 4:1-55, page 5 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Cheyenne Other, Protection Plant burned and smoke used for protection from thunder and lightning. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Crow Drug, Antidiarrheal Infusion taken for diarrhea. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Crow Drug, Antihemorrhagic Infusion taken for lung or nose hemorrhages. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Crow Drug, Dietary Aid Fleshy cones chewed to increase the appetite. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Crow Drug, Gastrointestinal Aid Fleshy cones chewed for upset stomach. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Crow Drug, Gynecological Aid Infusion taken after birth for cleansing and healing. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Flathead Drug, Ceremonial Medicine Plant burned and smoke used to purify the air and ward off illness. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Flathead Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for colds. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Flathead Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for fevers. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Flathead Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for pneumonia. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Flathead Drug, Veterinary Aid Leaves placed on hot coals and smoke used for sick horses. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Hoh Other, Ceremonial Items Twigs and berries used in ceremonies. Reagan, Albert B., 1936, Plants Used by the Hoh and Quileute Indians, Kansas Academy of Science 37:55-70, page 57 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Jemez Food, Fruit Berries eaten raw or stewed. Cook, Sarah Louise, 1930, The Ethnobotany of Jemez Indians., University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 24 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Keresan Food, Fruit Berries eaten raw by hunters while out in the mountains, but better when cooked. White, Leslie A, 1945, Notes on the Ethnobotany of the Keres, Papers of the Michigan Academy of Arts, Sciences and Letters 30:557-568, page 561 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Kutenai Drug, Cold Remedy Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for colds. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Kutenai Drug, Cold Remedy Plant burned and smoke used for colds. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Kutenai Drug, Febrifuge Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for fevers. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Kutenai Drug, Misc. Disease Remedy Infusion taken for sugar diabetes. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Kutenai Drug, Pulmonary Aid Infusion of boughs, branches and cones used for pneumonia. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |
| Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Rocky Mountain Juniper USDA JUSC2 |
Montana Indian Drug, Antirheumatic (External) Concoction used for arthritis and rheumatic pain. Hart, Jeff, 1992, Montana Native Plants and Early Peoples, Helena. Montana Historical Society Press, page 36 |