Juniperus phoenicea vs Robinia pseudoacacia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Juniperus phoenicea

Respiratory

Respiratory

Juniperus phoenicea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Robinia pseudoacacia

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Mediterranean juniper used in folk medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

North American naturalized tree; flowers used as food and in folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

alpha-pinene, sabinene, terpenes, tannins

flavonoids, robin (toxalbumin in bark/seeds), tannins, essential oils (flowers)

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions, Digestive tonic, Anti-inflammatory herb

digestive complaints, respiratory conditions, food (flowers)

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory research, Antimicrobial activity

anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic, food

Adult Dosage

Berry tea 1-2g; essential oil diluted

Flowers as food or tea 3-5g 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Renal disease avoid

bark/seed/root use (toxic robin), pregnancy

Side Effects

Kidney irritation at excess

nausea with bark, GI toxicity from bark/seeds

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E