Plant Family

Cupressaceae

Pictured: Juniper

Cypress / juniper family

Resinous, aromatic conifers; juniper 'berries' (cones) are classic urinary and digestive remedies.

1 Herb // 15 Constituents // 3 Notable Members

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Overview

The Cypress / Juniper Family

Resinous, aromatic conifers; juniper ‘berries’ (cones) are classic urinary and digestive remedies.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The monograph in the database whose Cupressaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Juniper

Juniperus communis

Urinary AntisepticDiureticAntirheumaticCarminative +3

Phytochemistry

Characteristic Chemistry

The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.

Terpenoids 8
Phenolics 4
Lipids & Fatty Acids 2
Organic Acids 1

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Cypress
  • Thuja (cedar)
  • Western red cedar

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