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Juniper (Phoenician)

Bách xù Phoenicia

Juniperus phoenicea

Phoenician savin

Cupressaceae · Lá và cành · Leaves and branches · Steam-distilled

Juniper (Phoenician) essential oil (Juniperus phoenicea) — botanical illustration
Juniperus phoenicea

Safety

Skin sensitization if oxidized

Oxidation products of α-pinene may sensitize skin.

Store in dark, sealed, refrigerated container. Add an antioxidant.

No irritation or sensitization at 1 percent test level. Non-phototoxic.

Phoenician juniper oil is sometimes confused with savin oil (Juniperus sabina), savin oil is highly toxic and abortifacient, Phoenician juniper is not.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
α-Pinene41.8 – 53.5 %
Manoyl oxidetr – 14.4 %
β-Phellandrene3.5 – 5.9 %
(+)-Limonenetr – 4.7 %
α-Terpinyl acetate0 – 4.6 %
β-Myrcene4.0 – 4.5 %
Isopulegyl acetate0 – 3.3 %
β-Pinene1.3 – 2.5 %
α-Terpineol0.8 – 2.5 %

Botanical source

Juniperus phoenicea is a small shrub or tree of the Mediterranean region. The 'Phoenician savin' name reflects a confusing folk overlap with 'savin', leading to confusion with the actual Juniperus sabina.

Limited availability.

Family Cupressaceae.