Juniperus communis

Juniper Oil. The best juniper oil [8012-91 -7] is obtained from the steam distillation of the ripe cmshed, dried berries of Juniperus communis L., a shmb which grows wild in many regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. However, most commercial juniperberry oil comes from the fermented fmits as a by-product of flavors for alcohoHc beverages such as gin, brandy, Hquors, cordials, and sloe-gin. This represents the actual commercial juniperberry oil, since very Httle tme juniperberry oil is produced. A comparison of the headspace volatiles of ripe juniperberries (85) with an authentic, freshly prepared juniperberry oil (86) is shown in Table 42. [Pg.331]

Gardner, D.R., Panter, K.E., James, L.F. and Stegelmeier, B.L. (1998). Abortifacient effects of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) and common juniper (Juniperus communis) on cattle. Vet. Human Toxicol., 40, 260-263. [Pg.67]

Neuromuscular blocking activity. Decoction of the seed oil, administered orally to adults of both sexes at a dose of 4.6 g/per-son, was active. A mixture of Piper longum, Zingiber officinale, Piper cubeba, Curcuma zedoaria, Juniperus communis, Cichorium intybus, Mentha arvensis. Commiphora mukul, and Sesamum indicum was given. Twenty five patients with laquwa (spastic facial paralysis) were treated with this mixture in divided doses of 4.6 g in 24 hours. Six grams of a decoction of Lavendula stoechas was also given in some cases. Sev-... [Pg.497]

Juniper berry oil is obtained by steam distillation of ripe fruits of Juniperus communis L. var. erecta Pursh. (Cupressaceae). It is a colorless, pale green or yellowish liquid with a characteristic, conifer-like odor, and an aromatic-bitter taste. [Pg.200]

Juniper berry Juniperus communis L. Monoterpene hydrocarbons, pinenes, sabinene, myrcene... [Pg.76]

Juniper berries Juniperus communis (Cupressaceae) a-cadinene... [Pg.342]

N.A. Juniperus communis L. J. horizontalis Moench. J. sabina L. Resin, pinene, borneol, inositol, juniperin, limonene, cymene, terpinene.100-102-107 For dropsy, bladder and kidney disorders, rheumatic pain. [Pg.274]

Juniperus communis, J. sabina, J. sabina, J. horizontalis, Mentha spicata, M. x piperita... [Pg.512]

Adiantum capillus-junonis, Aster tataricus, Euphorbia hirta, Ligustrum lucidum, L. scoticum, L. vulgare, Melaleuca leucadendra, Mentha arvensis, M. haplocalyx, M. pulegium, Populus alba Coriandrum sativum, Elettaria cardamomum, Juniperus communis, J. sabina, J. horizontalis, Mentha spicata, M. x piperita... [Pg.538]

Recently, Barrero et al. have synthesized 63 from cis- and trans-communic acids (153) [14], natural substances present in the cones of Juniperus communis L. Two of the four rings, and three asymmetric carbons have the same configuration as the final molecules. These syntheses were achieved in 10 steps with overall yields of 7% and involves as key steps (Scheme 13) ... [Pg.498]

Gin. Gin is a botanical flavored spirit first produced in 1650 by Franciscus de La Boe, a professor of medicine at the University of Leyden, attempting to produce a palatable, therapeutic medicine. He distilled alcohol in the presence of juniper berries being aware that the Latin juniperus communis means youth giving. [Pg.83]

Juniperus communis Cupressacea Berries and fruits Tunon et al. (1995)... [Pg.302]

Cupressaceae 34. Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) 35. Juniper (Juniperus communis)... [Pg.136]

Figure 7.18 Juniper berry. Analysis of Juniperus communis, showing a typical composition.

Botanical name Juniperus communis Family Cupressaceae (= Coniferae)... [Pg.208]

Comments There are two likely reasons why juniper oil acquired a tainted reputation, which has since been quoted and re-quoted. Firstly, there has undoubtedly been some confusion between juniper (Juniperus communis) and savin (Juniperus sabina). [Pg.209]

The botanical name and the part of the plant the oil is derived from, e.g. Syzygium aromaticum (clove) from bud, leaf or stem Juniperus communis L. (juniper) from berry or needle. [Pg.234]

PROP A volatile oil. Principal constituents include d-pinene, camphene, l-terpineol-4, and other oxygenated constituents. From steam distillation of the fruit of Juniperus communis h, (Fam. Cupressaceae) (FCTXAV 14,307,76). Colorless to faint green-yellow liquid aromatic bitter taste. Sol in fixed oils, mineral oil insol in glycerin, propylene glycol. [Pg.809]

Juniper Juniperus communis Lotions, ointments, beverage flavour... [Pg.227]

Today, Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco) or its derivatives (lobeline hydrochloride and lobeline sulfate) are used for much the same purpose and are marketed throughout Europe in a number of multi-ingredient preparations 73 Similarly, Poly gala senega (Seneca snakeroot), listed in the supply table as an expectorant, is widely marketed throughout Europe and South Africa for respiratory-tract complaints 7 A popularly prescribed diuretic on the supply table was Juniperus communis (juniper) it is still widely manufactured and dispensed for the same purpose today75... [Pg.226]

Extracts of Juniperus communis and other species are used in cosmetics, as hair conditioners, and in fragrances (1). The volatile oil distilled from the berries of Juniperus communis (juniper) can act as a gastrointestinal irritant. It is said that excessive doses can cause renal damage, and use during pregnancy is discouraged because of a fear that this might also stimulate the uterus. [Pg.1021]

Anonymous. Final report on the safety assessment of Juniperus communis extract, Juniperus oxycedrus extract, Juniperus oxycedrus tar, Juniperus phoenicea extract, and Juniperus virginiana extract. Int J Toxicol 2001 20(Suppl 2) 41-56. [Pg.1022]

Juglans regia (English walnut) Juniperus communis (juniper) Krameria species (ratany)... [Pg.1619]

Juniper Juniperus communis Tonka beans Dipteryx species... [Pg.1621]

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