Juniperus oxycedrus
Juniperus oxycedrus, commonly known as the Prickly Juniper, is a resilient evergreen conifer native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and small, berry-like cones, this medicinal plant has been traditionally utilized for its antiseptic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory properties in various holistic healing practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Juniperus oxycedrus
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae. Within the order Pinales, it is classified under the family Cupressaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Juniperus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Juniperus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of France and Portugal. Additionally, its range extends to several prominent island territories. Specifically, its presence is recorded in the Baleares, Corse, and Sardegna. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Juniperus oxycedrus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Juniperus oxycedrus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sesquiterpenes, cis-calamenene, cuparene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-calamenene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cuparene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Juniperus oxycedrus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Juniperus oxycedrus has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Candida auris, Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, antibiotic resistance.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida auris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antibiotic resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |