Juniperus sabina

Juniperus sabina
Family:Juniperus sabina; Abortifacient; Diuretic; Emetic; Emmenagogue; Irritant; Warts.
Common name:Savine
The young shoots are abortifacient diuretic emetic powerfully emmenagogue and irritant. The plant is rarely used internally but is useful as an ointment and dressing to blisters etc in order to promote discharge. The powdered leaves are also used in the treatment of warts. The shoots are harvested in spring and dried for later use. Use with great caution and never during pregnancy see notes above on toxicity.

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