sabina

Juniperus sabina var. sabina · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Sabiina, scientifically known as Juniperus sabiina var. sabiina, is an evergreen coniferous shrub native to Europe and Western Asia. Valued in traditional medicine for its aromatic essential oils, it possesses antiseptic and diuretic properties. However, due to its high toxicity, it must be used with extreme caution and precision.

Family
Cupressaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Fruit · Leaf
Common names
Sabina · Sabine · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Juniperus Sabina Subsp. Tamariscifolia · Juniperus Sabina Var. Yulinensis · 17 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Juniperus sabina var. sabina

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Sadebaum
  • Sebenbaum
  • Stinkwalcholder

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 and the genus Juniperus. Specifically, it is identified by the botanical name Juniperus sabina var. sabina.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Pinidae
Order Pinales
Family Cupressaceae
Genus Juniperus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted in Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is widely distributed across Germany and Poland. It is also commonly found throughout the territories of Austria. Finally, the plant extends its range into the Czechia-Slovakia region.

Region Area
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Poland
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Italy

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Juniperus sabina var. sabina has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Juniperus sabina var. sabina
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Planta medica
  2. PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Leaf

  1. PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Chemicals

Juniperus sabina var. sabina has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANTHRAQUINONE, Flavonoids, Saponins, Sterols, Terpenes.

Chemicals reported in Juniperus sabina var. sabina
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ANTHRAQUINONE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sterols 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenes 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Monoterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ANTHRAQUINONE

  1. Clinical and experimental hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993)
  2. Journal of natural medicines

Flavonoids

  1. Clinical and experimental hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993)
  2. Journal of natural medicines

Saponins

  1. Clinical and experimental hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993)
  2. Journal of natural medicines

Sterols

  1. Clinical and experimental hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993)
  2. Journal of natural medicines

Terpenes

  1. Clinical and experimental hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993)
  2. Journal of natural medicines

Monoterpenes

  1. Planta medica

Tannin

  1. Journal of natural medicines

Tannins

  1. Clinical and experimental hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993)

Activities

Juniperus sabina var. sabina has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Juniperus sabina var. sabina
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cytotoxic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
essential oils Journal of infection and public health (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Crude extract of Juniperus excelsa (JeExt) Journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
essential oils extracted from Middle Eastern medicinal plants using steam distillation Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanolic (MeOH) extract BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆