medical uses

J and K

Juniperus virginiana L. (cedar)

The fruits and leaves were boiled together and drunk for coughs. For head colds, twigs were burned and the smoke inhaled.

Koellia virginiana (L.) MacM. (mountain mint)

The leaves, mixed with catnip leaves, was drunk to relieve fevers. The root powdered and mixed with water was drunk to stop periods.

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