Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.
Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is also 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.
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
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.
The pharmacological actions of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Fruit (berries) are Carminative, Emmenagogue, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Oil is Anthelmintic.
The pharmacological actions of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Stem are Abortifacient, Alexipharmic, Bitter, Purgative, Styptic, Vulnerary.
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 Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Fruit (berries) 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.
The indication of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Nuts is Gonorrhoea.
The indications of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Oil are Gonorrhoea, Weakness, Intestinal Worms, Earache, Micturition, Cystitis, Toothache, Leucorrhoea, Gleet, Menstrual Affections, Catarrh of Bladder.
The indications of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Stem are Piles, Bronchitis, Chest Complaints, Liver Complaints, Stomatitis.
The indication of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.'s Wood is Incense.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Fruit (berries) of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. is Aromatic,Terebinthinate.
Taste: Fruit (berries): Sweet,Slightly Resinous.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
| Oil | 5.000 – 6.000 Drops | N/A |
Available Brands
- 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.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. are Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume., Ruta graveolens Linn. (Leaves).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. are Acetic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Diterpene Acid, Formic Acid, Glycosides, Juniperin, Resins, Tannin, Volatile Oil.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall. are Clarified Butter, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Juniperus communis Linn. var. saxatilis Pall.. (work in progress)