Family

• Cupressaceae

Constituents

• Tannins
• Pinipicrin
• Colorless yellow-green essence

Parts used

• Dry twigs
• Essential oil extracted from the twigs

Properties

• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-infectious
• Antitumor (prevents cancer)
• Diuretic (improves the functioning of the urinary tract)
• Emenagogue (provokes menstruation).

Indications

Internal use

• Incontinence (urinary loss)
• Prostate enlargement
• Rheumatism
• Gout
• Arthralgia
• Nephritis
• Cystitis
• Flu
• Cold
• Bronchitis

External use

• Warts
• Water retention
• Inflammation of the genitals
• Painful menstruation
• Relieving rheumatic pain
• Scabs and fungus
• Hair loss
• Deformed nails

Side effects

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Contraindications

The emenagogue effect of the plant is very powerful and can cause miscarriages.

It is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women and children.

Interactions

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Forms of use

• Capsules
• Tablet
• Infusion 
• Mother tincture