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Juniperus communis

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Juniperus communis is a very variable, evergreen shrub or a tree with an erect stem. It can grow up to 12 metres tall, though it is more commonly within the range 1 - 3 metres. The branches can be erect or spreading, so crown shape is very variable.

Uses

Parts Used

Chemical Composition

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Common names

Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
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Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

How to plant/cultivate

Juniperus communis is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -40°c when fully dormant. However, although the fully dormant plant is very cold-tolerant, the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

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References

  1. Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare
  2. [Chemistry]
  3. [Morphology]
  4. Cultivation

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