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Savin

Savin (Juniperus sabina)

Juniperus sabina

Cupressaceae · Lá kim và cành · Needles and twigs · Steam-distilled


Savin (Juniperus sabina) — botanical illustration
Juniperus sabina

Safety

PROHIBITED · Fetotoxic · Hepatotoxic

Sabinyl acetate up to 50 percent. Strong fetotoxic and abortifacient, historical clinical fatalities documented.

Hepatotoxic, rat studies show dose-dependent liver mass reduction.

STRICTLY CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy, breastfeeding, by all routes.

DO NOT use in any cosmetic application.

From King's American Dispensatory 1898: 'Oil of Sabinae 10-15 drops on sugar will, in most cases, cause abortion, but is apt to violently affect the stomach and bowels, bringing life into extreme danger', clear poisoning history.


Usage guidelines

Status
All cosmetic uses prohibited

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Sabinyl acetate30.0 – 50.0 %
Sabinene10.0 – 20.0 %
(+)-Limonene3.0 – 8.0 %

Botanical source

Juniperus sabina is a shrub from central Europe and northern Asia.

Family Cupressaceae, same family as juniper and cedar.


Notes

Listed primarily as a warning. Long historical use as an abortifacient with dangerous consequences.