Juniperus occidentalis Western Juniper Cupressaceae
Precious Tree of the High Desert
Apache, White Mountain Medicine
(Anticonvulsive)Scorched twigs rubbed on body for fits.
(Cold Remedy)
Infusion of leaves taken for colds.
(Cough Medicine)
Infusion of leaves taken for coughs.
(Gynecological Aid)
Infusion of leaves taken by women previous to childbirth to relax muscles.
Paiute Medicine
(Analgesic)Decoction of berries taken for menstrual cramps.
(Analgesic)
Decoction of young twigs taken for stomachaches.
(Analgesic)
Fumes from burning twigs or leaves inhaled for headaches.
(Antihemorrhagic)
Decoction of young twigs taken for hemorrhages.
(Antirheumatic (External))
Branches used in the sweatbath for rheumatism.
(Antirheumatic (External))
Decoction of berries taken or poultice of decoction applied for rheumatism.
(Antirheumatic (External))
Poultice of boiled twigs applied and cooled decoction used as a wash for rheumatism.
(Blood Medicine)
Decoction of berries or young twigs taken as a blood tonic.
(Cold Remedy)
Branches used in the sweatbath for "heavy colds."
(Cold Remedy)
Fumes from burning twigs or leaves inhaled for colds.
(Cold Remedy)
Simple or compound decoction of twigs or berries taken for colds.
(Cold Remedy)
(Cough Medicine)
Decoction of twigs or berries taken for coughs.
(Dermatological Aid)
Compound poultice of twigs used as a drawing agent for boils or slivers.
(Dermatological Aid)
Poultice of mashed twigs applied for swellings or rheumatism.
(Dermatological Aid)
Strong decoction used as an antiseptic wash for sores.
(Disinfectant)
Branches burned as a fumigant after illness.
(Disinfectant)
Decoction of twigs used as an antiseptic wash for sores.
(Diuretic)
Decoction of berries taken to induce urination.
(Febrifuge)
Simple or compound decoction of young twigs taken for fevers.
(Gastrointestinal Aid)
Decoction of young twigs taken for stomachaches.
(Gynecological Aid)
Decoction of berries taken for menstrual cramps.
(Kidney Aid)
Decoction of berries taken for kidney ailments.
Paiute Medicine (Kidney Aid)
Simple or compound decoction of young twigs taken for kidney trouble.
(Misc. Disease Remedy)
Compound decoction of young twigs taken for smallpox.
(Misc. Disease Remedy)
Decoction of young twigs taken for influenza.
(Misc. Disease Remedy)
Bed of hot coals and branches used for malaria and other diseases.
(Pulmonary Aid)
Compound decoction of twigs taken for fever, pneumonia and influenza.
(Pulmonary Aid)
Bed of hot coals and branches used for pneumonia.
(Tonic)
Decoction of berries taken as a blood tonic.
(Tonic)
Decoction of young twigs taken as a blood tonic.
(Venereal Aid)
Decoction of shaved root taken for venereal disease.
(Venereal Aid)
Decoction of twig or compound decoction of berry taken for venereal disease.
(Veterinary Aid)
Boughs placed in a pan of coals and fumes inhaled by horses that have eaten poison camas.
Shoshoni Medicine
(Anthelmintic)Strained cold water infusion of pulverized terminal twigs taken for worms.
(Burn Dressing)
Poultice of mashed twigs applied to burns.
(Cold Remedy)
Simple or compound decoction of twigs or berries taken for colds.
(Cough Medicine)
Decoction of twigs taken for coughs.
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(Dermatological Aid)
Poultice of mashed twigs applied to swellings.
(Dermatological Aid)
Strong decoction used as an antiseptic wash for measles and smallpox.
(Disinfectant)
Branches burned as a fumigant after illness.
(Disinfectant)
Decoction of twigs used as an antiseptic wash for measles and smallpox.
(Diuretic)
Decoction of berries taken to induce urination.
(Heart Medicine)
Decoction of berries taken for heart trouble.
(Kidney Aid)
Simple or compound decoction of twigs or decoction of berry used for kidney trouble.
(Misc. Disease Remedy)
Compound decoction of young twigs taken for influenza or smallpox.
(Misc. Disease Remedy)
Decoction of twigs used as an antiseptic wash for measles and smallpox.
(Oral Aid)
Poultice of pounded, moistened leaves applied to jaw for swollen and sore gums.
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(Throat Aid)
Poultice of twigs applied to neck for sore throat.
(Tonic)
Decoction of young twigs taken as a general tonic.
(Toothache Remedy)
Poultice of leaves applied to jaw for toothache.
(Venereal Aid)
Decoction of twigs taken for venereal disease.
Washo Medicine
(Analgesic)Fumes from burning twigs inhaled for headaches.
(Cold Remedy)
Fumes from burning twigs inhaled for colds.
(Disinfectant)
Branches burned as a fumigant after illness.
Apache, White Mountain Food
(Fruit)Berries boiled and eaten.
Atsugewi Food
(Dried Food)Berries dried, pounded into flour and stored for later use.
(Fruit)
Fresh berries used for food.
Miwok Food
(Unspecified)Ripe nuts used for food.
Paiute Food
(Fruit)Berries and roasted, mashed deer liver combination used for food.
(Winter Use Food)
Berries stored without drying in a grass-lined hole in the ground for winter use.
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(Fruit)
Berries roasted, mixed with warm water, crushed and eaten.
Navajo Dye
(Red)Wood ash, mountain mahogany and black alder used as a red dye for buckskin.
Paiute Fiber
(Building Material)Used as a material for housing.
(Clothing)
Bark rubbed between hands until soft and fibers woven into clothing.
(Clothing)
Bark rolled into rope, coiled and sewn with sinew to form sandal soles.
Pomo Fiber
(Basketry)Root fiber used to make twined baskets.
Klamath Other
(Hunting & Fishing Item)Used for bows.
Navajo Other
(Ceremonial Items)Wood used to make the wand for the War Dance.
(Ceremonial Items)
Branchlets, with needles, used to make prayersticks of the west.
Paiute Other
(Fuel)Wood was one of the principal sources of fuel and material.
(Fuel)
Bark mixed with dirt to use as tinder.
(Hunting & Fishing Item)
Wood and sinew strips used to make laminated bows.
(Lighting)
Bark wound around a stick & used as a torch to provide light and carry a fire to a new campsite.
(Musical Instrument)
Wood strips used for drum frames.
(Tools)
Wood hearth board used as a base for a fire drill.
(Toys & Games)
Leaves stuffed into buckskin and used as a ball in a game like lacrosse or hockey.
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