Juniperus communis Linn. var.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is aslo known as Juniperus communis var. montana Ait., Juniperus sibirica Burgsdorff, belongs to Cupressaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Abhal, Habal Ar-ar, Zaitul Kad.
The English Names for this herb are Common Juniper, Juniper.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Abhul-Haubera, Ahu-Bair, Apurs, Padma, Pama, Petthri, Ubashta.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. are Abortifacient, Alexipharmic, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-diaphoretic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-leucorrhoeal, Anti-pyretic, Anti-tumor, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Corrosive, Deobstruent, Desiccative, Detersive, Diuretic, Ecbolic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Hepatoprotective, Resolvent, Stimulant, Stomach Tonic, Stomachic, Styptic, Sudorific, Tonic, Vulnerary.

Oil:

  • Anthelmintic


    • Stem:
  • Abortifacient
  • Alexipharmic
  • Bitter
  • Purgative
  • Styptic
  • Vulnerary


    • Fruit (berries):
  • Carminative
  • Emmenagogue
  • Stomachic
  • Sudorific
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. are Bronchitis, Liver Complaints, Flatulence, Indigestion, Dropsy, Inflammations, Piles, Chest Troubles, Labour Pains.

    The Indications of Oil of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. are Gonorrhoea, Weakness, Intestinal Worms, Earache, Micturition, Cystitis, Toothache, Leucorrhoea, Gleet, Menstrual Affections, Catarrh of Bladder.

    The Indication of Wood of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is Incense.

    The Indications of Stem of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. are Piles, Bronchitis, Chest Complaints, Liver Complaints, Stomatitis.

    The Indication of Nuts of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is Gonorrhoea.

    The Indications of Fruit (berries) of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. are Prolapse of Rectum, Asthma, Hepatic Dropsy, Rheumatic Arthritis, Stomachache, Kidney Diseases, Hydrocele, Spleen Disease, Urinary Tract Infection, Liver Diseases, Stomatitis, Chronic Gonorrhoea, Hemicrania, Cancer, Gonorrhoea, Chronic Bronchitis, Warts, Gout, Leucorrhoea, Pectoral Affections, Dysmenorrhoea, Cough, Gleet, Bleeding.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    KHATOONIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MADAMOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAHWARIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Mudir Tams, Ma'jun Sohag Sonth, Sherbet Mudir, Sherbet Tammas compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb3.000g - 5.000g
    Oil5.000Drops - 6.000DropsN/A

    Herb's Description

    Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.. A dense shrub more or less procumbent. Leaves 5-13 mm long, in whorls of 3, linear, sharply pointed, spreading nearly at right angles from the branchlets, convex on the back, concave and glaucous bluish-white on the upper surface, jointed at the base and continued down the stem with a large gland on the decurrent portion. Flowers diaecious, axillary. Fruit 7.5-10 mm long, subglobose, blue-black, glaucous, the tips of the scales visible on the apex, seeds-3

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, America, India, Kashmir, North Africa, Pakistan.. It grows on Himalayas in Pakistan. Also grows in other countries of the world.
    Odor: The odor of Fruit (berries) of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is Aromatic,Terebinthinate
    Taste:
    Fruit (berries): Sweet,Slightly Resinous

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Juniper and its extract when used.they increase intestinal movements and uterine contractions,hence should be avoided during pregnancy.Excessive doses may produce kidney irritation.Symptoms of external poisioning caused by essential oil on the skin include burning.redness,inflammation with blisters and swelling.Internally symptoms are from overdoses,and include pain in or near the kidney,strong diuresis,albuminuria,hematuria,purplish urine,blood pressure,metrorrhagia and,rarely,abortion.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.. (work in progress)