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Juniper tar poisoning.

Suda Tekin Koruk1, Esin Ozyilkan, Pinar Kaya

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara Training and Education Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. suda_tekinkoruk@yahoo.com

Clinical Toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|March 1, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Ingesting Juniper tar (cade oil) from Juniperus oxycedrus can cause severe poisoning, including organ damage and burns. Prompt medical care is crucial for recovery from this folk medicine toxicity.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Ethnobotany
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Juniper tar (cade oil), derived from Juniperus oxycedrus, is utilized in traditional folk medicine.
  • Its composition includes etheric oils, triterpenes, and phenols, suggesting potential bioactivity.

Observation:

  • A case study details a previously healthy male who ingested homemade Juniperus oxycedrus extract.
  • The ingestion led to acute poisoning symptoms.

Findings:

  • The patient developed fever, severe hypotension, renal failure, and hepatotoxicity.
  • Severe cutaneous burns on the face were also observed, indicating significant toxicity.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential dangers of ingesting homemade Juniper tar preparations.

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  • It underscores the need for caution and professional medical guidance when using traditional remedies with potent compounds.
  • Further research into the toxicological profile of Juniper tar constituents is warranted.