フェニキアン ジュニパー
Bách xù Phoenicia
Juniperus phoenicea
Phoenician savin
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.
| α-Pinene | 41.8 – 53.5 % |
| Manoyl oxide | tr – 14.4 % |
| β-Phellandrene | 3.5 – 5.9 % |
| (+)-Limonene | tr – 4.7 % |
| α-Terpinyl acetate | 0 – 4.6 % |
| β-Myrcene | 4.0 – 4.5 % |
| Isopulegyl acetate | 0 – 3.3 % |
| β-Pinene | 1.3 – 2.5 % |
| α-Terpineol | 0.8 – 2.5 % |
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.