
Volatile oil component, terpinen-4-ol, which is reported to increase the glomerular filtration rate. The diuretic activity of juniper has been attributed to the The volatile oil is stated to possess diuretic, gastrointestinal antiseptic and irritant properties. Pharmacological actions that have been documented for juniper are primarily associated with the volatile oil components. Tincture 1–2 mL (1 : 5 in 45% alcohol) three times daily. Liquid extract 2–4 mL (1 : 1 in 25% alcohol) three times daily. (G7)įruit 1–2 g or equivalent three times daily 2–10 g (equivalent to 20–100 mg of volatile oil). Other constituents Geijerone (C 12 terpenoid), junionone (monocyclic cyclobutane monoterpenoid), (5) desoxypodophyllotoxin (lignan), (6) resins and sugars.ĭosages for oral administration (adults) for traditional uses recommended in older and contemporary standard herbal reference texts are given below.ĭried ripe fruits 100 mL as an infusion (1 : 20 in boiling water) three times daily. Primarily monoterpenes (about 58%) including a-pinene, myrcene and sabinene (major), and camphene, camphor, 1,4-cineole, p-cymene, a- and g-cadinene, limonene, b- pinene, g-terpinene, terpinen-4-ol, terpinyl acetate, a-thujene,īorneol sesquiterpenes including caryophyllene, epoxydihydrocaryophyllene and b-elemem-7a-ol. Tannins Proanthocyanidins (condensed), gallocatechin and epigallocatechin. The following is compiled from several sources, including General References G2, G58 and G62.Īcids Diterpene acids, ascorbic acid and glucuronic acid.įlavonoids Amentoflavone, (1) quercetin, isoquercitrin, apigenin and various glycosides. Martindale 35th edition (G85) Ph Eur 2007 (G81) Juniper is contra-indicated during pregnancy and should not be used during lactation.īaccae Juniperi, Common Juniper, Genièvre, Wacholderbeeren, ZimbroĬomplete German Commission E (G3) ESCOP 2003 (G76) In view of this, use of juniper should not exceed levels specified in food legislation. There is evidence that the berries are abortifacient and since this is believed not to be due to the oil there must be other toxic constituents present.

However, there is a lack of clinical research assessing the efficacy and safety of juniper. ‘The juniper that houses the mockingbird family is one of six trees I planted the year you were born.Some of the traditional uses documented for juniper are supported by documented pharmacological actions or known activities of documented constituents.‘Other than our voices, the only sound was that of the wind gusting through the junipers.’.‘The land is wooded with pines, aspens, and junipers, and borders the Targhee National Forest.’.‘Trees in the forests include the juniper, the mountain mahogany, the pinion and other pines.’.



‘Conifers come into their own here, as they can withstand the exposure spruce, fir, junipers and yew dominate the planting.’.
