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Juniperus chinensis

Juniperus Chinensis is a plant with folklore but no proven medical uses; is an effective insect repellant. It may have protective effects against colon cancer, and the lone rat study assessing glucose tolerance noted fairly remarkable anti-diabetic effects.

Our evidence-based analysis on juniperus chinensis features 25 unique references to scientific papers.

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Summary of Juniperus chinensis

Primary information, health benefits, side effects, usage, and other important details

Juniperus Chinensis is a plant that is a functional house decoration as it has some insect repellant properties. It has some folklore usage for some things, which has spurred limited amounts of research into the herb. Nothing substantial has been conducted though.

Currently, we have lackluster fat burning potential and one study in rats on blood glucose. This study on blood glucose is actually quite remarkable in effect size, but it needs to be replicated in another animal models since the active drug it was compared to might not have been properly evaluated chosen. The effects on colon cancer cells appear to be promising, but no studies have compared the potency of the active component (Widdrol) against an active drug control or used any living models to test; currently preliminary.

It does have a historical use of being an abortifacient (inducing abortions) so it is probably prudent to not consume Juniperus containing products if pregnant; no studies have been conducted on this, however.

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Medical Disclaimer

Recommended dosage, active amounts, other details

The only animal evidence at this moment in time used 50-150mg/kg in rats, which is an estimated human dose of:

  • 550-1,600mg for a 150lb person

  • 700-2,200mg for a 200lb person

  • 900-2,700mg for a 250lb person

There is no assurance that these dosage ranges are optimal for human consumption

Things to Note

Primary Function:

Also Known As

byakushin

Caution Notice

This compound has been shown to have anti-abortifacient and anti-fertility actions, and thus should not be used for anybody potentially carrying an infant or planning to conceive.

  • Anti-abortifacient means it can induce abortions via contractions of the uterine wall

  • Both the water-soluble and fat-soluble portions have benefits

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Research Breakdown on Juniperus chinensis

1Sources and Composition

1.1Sources

1.2Composition

2Interactions with Fat Metabolism

2.1Interventions

3Interactions with Glucose Metabolism

3.1Interventions

4Interactions with Cancer Metabolism

4.1Colorectal
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