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Cedar Juniper

Cedar juniper is a plant that is also known as prickly juniper. The leaves, trunk and the oil from the wood of this plant are used as medicine. Cedar jun iper is used for diarrhea, stomach ulcers, diabetes, high blood pressure, bronchitis, pneumonia and itching.

Cedar juniper oil is applied to the skin for itching, psoriasis, eczema, seborrhea, skin diseases caused by parasites, hair loss, scalp diseases and cancer. It is also used as an antiseptic in wound dressings. In industrial production, cedar juniper oil is used as an ingredient in skin creams, wound ointments and anti-dandruff shampoos.

How does cedar juniper work?

Cedarjuniper can kill bacteria in a test tube. In test animals, cedar juniper appears to relieve pain and reduce inflammatory swelling. It is not known whether cedar juniper also has these effects in humans.

How effective is cedar juniper?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective oral cedar-juniper is for diabetes, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, bronchitis, pneumonia and itching, and cedar-juniper applied to the skin for psoriasis, eczema, skin infections caused by parasites, wounds, scalp conditions, dandruff, hair loss and cancer. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of cedar juniper in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether cedar juniper is safe and harmless or what side effects it may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: There is insufficient reliable information on the safety and safety of cedar juniper during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should err on the side of caution and avoid cedar-juniper. Cypress allergy: Pollen from cedar-juniper can cause allergic reactions in people who suffer from a cypress allergy.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of cedar juniper with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of cedar juniper depends on various factors such as age, health status and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for cedar juniper. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

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