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Juniperus communis

the monoterpenes alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, myrcene, limonene, and sabinene
the flavonoids rutin, luteolin, and apigenin

• protective effect on the kidney
• decreases in Н₂О₂ concentration
• antidiabetic
• sabinene, limonene, myrcene, and alpha- and beta-pinene
  • Antibacterial and
    • Staphylococcus aureus
    • M. gordonae, M. avium, and M. intracellulare
  • antifungal
    • Candida
• Arthritis
• antispasmodic
• Astringent
  • toothaches
  • strengthens the grip of gums on your teeth, and may protect them from loosening or falling out
  • diarrhea
• gas
• diuretic
• wounds
• anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
  • increasing the activity of the enzymes catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase