Juniper Communis vs Daucus Carota Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Juniper Communis

Juniperus communis

Urinary

Daucus carota

Urinary

Juniper Communis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Daucus Carota Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European and North American conifer; berries used as carminative, diuretic, and antimicrobial; Commission E approved for dyspeptic complaints.

Wild ancestor of cultivated carrot used in European folk medicine as diuretic, digestive stimulant, and contraceptive.

Active Compounds

alpha-pinene, sabinene, terpinen-4-ol, juniperanol, flavonoids

daucosterol, luteolin, quercetin, carotol

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints, Urinary conditions, Rheumatic pain, Antimicrobial

contraceptive use in Greek and Cherokee folk medicine, urinary diuretic treatment, digestive carminative

Modern Uses

Diuretic activity, Carminative effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antimicrobial action

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Berry tea: 1-2 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

2-4g dried seed or 3-5ml tincture

Contraindications

Pregnancy uterine stimulant, Kidney inflammation acute, Children

pregnancy - seeds contain abortifacient compounds, kidney inflammation

Side Effects

Kidney irritation with prolonged use, Uterine stimulation

photosensitization from seeds

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E