Juniperus communis

Common Names: common juniper, dwarf juniper

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Structure of Ground Vegetation and Natural Regeneration of Tree Species in 12- to 15-Year-Old Bilberry Pine Forest-Clear-cut Complex of Middle Taiga Subzone.

Genikova NV, Moshnikov SA and Teslya DV (2024).
Dokl Biol Sci.
DOI:
10.1134/S0012496624701102
PubMed:
39128962

Anti-bacterial cyclic dipeptides from Hormonema dematioides, an endophytic fungus of Juniperus communis.

Kim MJ and Cheng Z (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2024.2385697
PubMed:
39082367

Snowpack permanence shapes the growth and dynamic of non-structural carbohydrates in Juniperus communis in alpine tundra.

Gargiulo S et al (2024).
Sci Total Environ.
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174891
PubMed:
39047817

Phytochemical Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Albanian Juniperus communis and Juniperus oxycedrus Berries and Needle Leaves Extracts.

Phytochemistry
Mërtiri I, Păcularu-Burada B and Stănciuc N (2024).
Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/antiox13030345
PubMed:
38539878

A case study on the early stage of Pinus nigra invasion and its impact on species composition and pattern in Pannonic sand grassland.

Bakacsy L and Szepesi Á (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-55811-1
PubMed:
38429361

Antibacterial Potential of Essential Oils and Silver Nanoparticles against Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Isolates.

Meroni G et al (2024).
Pathogens.
DOI:
10.3390/pathogens13020156
PubMed:
38392894

In Vitro Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of a Juniperus communis Callus Culture Extract and Matricaria recutita Processing Waste Extract Combination as a Cosmetic Ingredient.

Ramata-Stunda A et al (2024).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants13020287
PubMed:
38256840

Microencapsulation of Juniper and Black Pepper Essential Oil Using the Coacervation Method and Its Properties after Freeze-Drying.

Phytochemistry
Napiórkowska A et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12234345
PubMed:
38231792

Comparative Analysis of Chemical Profile and Biological Activity of Juniperus communis L. Berry Extracts.

Belov T et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12193401
PubMed:
37836145

Climate effect on the growth and hydraulic traits of two shrubs from the top of a Mediterranean mountain.

Rudley D et al (2023).
Sci Total Environ.
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165911
PubMed:
37549708

The structure of forest vegetation on industrial landfills of different ages.

Gorozhanina E et al (2023).
Ecol Evol.
DOI:
10.1002/ece3.10276
PubMed:
37424932

Common juniper, an overlooked conifer with high invasion potential in protected areas of Patagonia.

Review
Franzese J and Ripa RR (2023).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-023-37023-1
PubMed:
37330618

Juniper berry extract containing Anthricin and Yatein suppresses lipofuscin accumulation in human epidermal keratinocytes through proteasome activation, increases brightness, and decreases spots in human skin.

Sakamoto K et al (2023).
Int J Cosmet Sci.
DOI:
10.1111/ics.12876
PubMed:
37317028

Plant-inspired adhesive and injectable natural hydrogels: in vitro and in vivo studies.

Bohórquez-Moreno CD et al (2023).
Biotechnol Lett.
DOI:
10.1007/s10529-023-03400-z
PubMed:
37308681

Yield, Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Essential Oils from Common Juniper (Juniperus communis L.) from Different Spanish Origins.

Esteban LS et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28114448
PubMed:
37298924

Assessment of the Use of Common Juniper (Juniperus communis L.) Foliage following the Cascade Principle.

Mediavilla I et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28104008
PubMed:
37241749

Juniper Berries Regulate Diabetes and Obesity Markers Through Modulating PPARα, PPARγ, and LXR: In Vitro and In Vivo Effects.

Summary

The methanolic extract of berries (JB) activates PPAR, PPAR, and LXR, inhibits adipogenesis, increases glucose uptake, and decreases body weight in mice. JB has potential for treating metabolic disorders and type 2 diabetes.

DiabetesObesity
Chae HS et al (2023).
J Med Food.
DOI:
10.1089/jmf.2022.0146
PubMed:
37186895

Safety and efficacy of feed additives consisting of an essential oil and tincture from the berries of Juniperus communis L. (juniper oil and juniper tincture) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl).

Phytochemistry
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) et al (2023).
EFSA J.
DOI:
10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7977
PubMed:
37089171

Ionomic Parameters of Populations of Common Juniper (Juniperus communis L.) Depending on the Habitat Type.

Jocienė L et al (2023).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants12040961
PubMed:
36840309

Insecticidal and Detoxification Enzyme Inhibition Activities of Essential Oils for the Control of Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) and Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae).

Phytochemistry
Gupta H et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28020492
PubMed:
36677552

Seasonal Variability of Juniperus communis L. Berry Ethanol Extracts: 2. In Vitro Ferric Reducing Ability of Plasma (FRAP) Assay.

Fejér J et al (2022).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules27249027
PubMed:
36558161

Study of the Pollen Grain Metabolome under Deposition of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Taxus baccata L. and Juniperus communis L.

Pers-Kamczyc E and Kamczyc J (2022).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms232214105
PubMed:
36430583

Juniperus communis extract ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute kidney injury through the adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase pathway.

Lin TC et al (2022).
Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:
10.1002/fsn3.2941
PubMed:
36249972

High speed homogenization assisted encapsulation of synergistic essential oils formulation: Characterization, in vitro release study, safety profile, and efficacy towards mitigation of aflatoxin B(1) induced deterioration in rice samples.

Phytochemistry
Das S et al (2022).
Food Chem Toxicol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.fct.2022.113443
PubMed:
36167259

Plant species selection by hybrid multiple-attribute decision-making model for promoting green mining in the Sungun copper mine, Iran.

Aghajani Bazzazi A, Adib A and Shapoori M (2022).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-022-21954-9
PubMed:
35843971

Aqueous extract from Equisetum arvense stimulates the secretion of Tamm-Horsfall protein in human urine after oral intake.

Mo B et al (2022).
Phytomedicine.
DOI:
10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154302
PubMed:
35809378

Chemical Investigation and Dose-Response Phytotoxic Effect of Essential Oils from Two Gymnosperm Species (Juniperus communis var. saxatilis Pall. and Larix decidua Mill.).

Phytochemistry
Vitalini S et al (2022).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants11111510
PubMed:
35684282

Chemical profiling and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of essential oils extracted with two methods from some North Western Himalayan aromatic crops.

Phytochemistry
Maurya AK, Devi K and Agnihotri VK (2023).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2022.2069108
PubMed:
35481430

Zimbro (Juniperus communis L.) as a Promising Source of Bioactive Compounds and Biomedical Activities: A Review on Recent Trends.

Review
Gonçalves AC et al (2022).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms23063197
PubMed:
35328621

Juniperus communis essential oil limit the biofilm formation of Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare on polystyrene in a temperature-dependent manner.

Phytochemistry
Peruč D et al (2022).
Int J Environ Health Res.
DOI:
10.1080/09603123.2020.1741519
PubMed:
32196364

Enzymes inhibitors from natural sources with antidiabetic activity: A review.

Review Diabetes
Alam F et al (2019).
Phytother Res.
DOI:
10.1002/ptr.6211
PubMed:
30417583

Tyrosinase inhibitory flavonoid from Juniperus communis fruits.

Jegal J et al (2016).
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem.
PubMed:
27492585

A Phytopharmacological Review on a Medicinal Plant: Juniperus communis.

Review
Bais S et al (2014).
Int Sch Res Notices.
DOI:
10.1155/2014/634723
PubMed:
27419205

Antimycobacterial terpenoids from Juniperus communis L. (Cuppressaceae).

Gordien AY et al (2009).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2009.09.007
PubMed:
19755141

Final report on the safety assessment of Juniperus communis Extract, Juniperus oxycedrus Extract, Juniperus oxycedrus Tar, Juniperus phoenicea extract, and Juniperus virginiana Extract.

Review
(2001).
Int J Toxicol.
PubMed:
11558640