Abstract :
Juniperus oxycedrus contained flavonoids, flavones, terpenoids, monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, volatile oil,
resin, tannin and extractive [acetic acid, pyroligneous acid, acetone, methyl alcohol, etc.]. Cade oil contains
phenols -17 to 26% phenols-[mainly guaiacol about 12%], cadinene [sesquiterpenoid], carburs and alcohol
[cardinol]. The principle component of Juniperus oxycedrus Tar was cadinene, a sesquiterpene. The
pharmacological investigations revealed that the plant possessed antimicrobial, hypotensive, cytotoxic,
antioxidant, hypoglycemic,analgesic, antiinflammatory and smooth muscle relaxant effects. The current review
discussed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Juniperus oxycedrus.
Keywords: chemical constituents, pharmacology, Juniperus oxycedrus
Keyword :
chemical constituents, pharmacology, Juniperus oxycedrus