The efficacy and function of juniper

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material - juniper.

[Other names] Juniper, juniper berry, collapsing pine, club pine

[Source] Juniperus rigida Sieb. et Zucc. [J. utilis Koidz .], a juniper of the Cupressaceae family , is used as medicine for its cones.

【Habitat distribution】 Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Hebei and Shanxi.

[Chemical composition] Both the ^cones and branches contain volatile oils, the main components of which are α-pinene (α-pinene, C ₁₀ H ₁₆ ) and △ ³ -carene. The heartwood contains a new diterpene hydroxy acid. The leaves contain wax. Pollen contains sucrose, glucose, raffinose, etc.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Sweating, diuretic, analgesic. Mainly used to treat rheumatic joint pain. The formula can also be used to treat brucellosis.

[Usage and Dosage] Mash an appropriate amount of the cones and apply externally.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

I believe that through the detailed introduction of juniper in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of juniper. I hope this helps you all.