Juniperus oxycedrus

Juniperus oxycedrus L.

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Order	[[]]
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Juniperus

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Origin : area of origin

wild or cultivated

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Biology

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Cade berries

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.

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Cade oven restored in Cuges-les-Pins (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, exzema, parasites, skin rash
• Repulsive against flies, botflies

Plant pathology

• Pesticide: rust, insects, weevil eggs
• Antiseptic: cuts, wounds

Links

• IPNI
• Cade ovens in Provence
• http://distilleriedescevennes.com/ the last distillery in France (Claret, Hérault)