Juniperus oxycedrus

Juniperus oxycedrus L.

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cade in Pyrénées-Orientales (France)

Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Juniperus

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Origin : Mediterranean to Iran

wild

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Description

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Popular names

• English: cade juniper, prickly juniper
• French: cade, oxycèdre, genévrier oxycèdre

Classification

Juniperus oxycedrus L. (1753)

Uses

Cade oil is the main product. it is obtained through pyrolisis of the wood. Traditionally, this was performed on the spot, by building cade ovens.

Cade oven restored in Cuges-les-Pins (Bouches-du-Rhône, France)

Human medicine

• Cosmetolgy: shampoo, soap
• Dermatology: psoriasis, keratosis of the head skin

Veterinary medicine

• Antiseptic and fungicide for sheep, dog, horse and cattle
• gale, eczema, parasites, skin rash
• Repulsive against flies, botflies

Plant pathology

• Pesticide: fungi (rust), insects, weevil eggs
• Antiseptic: cuts, wounds

References

• Porte, Laurent. Fours à cade, fours à poix dans la Provence littorale. Mane, Les Alpes de lumière.

Links

• GRIN
• IPNI
• Cade ovens in Provence
• The last distillery in France (Claret, Hérault)