Juniperus sabina vs Sappanwood

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Juniperus sabina

Womens Health

Caesalpinia sappan

Womens Health

Juniperus sabina

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sappanwood

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A toxic European juniper historically used as an abortifacient; extremely dangerous and not for therapeutic use.

Thai and Chinese medicinal heartwood used to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, and reduce swelling.

Active Compounds

sabinol, thujone, podophyllotoxin, terpenes

brazilin, sappanchalcone, 3-deoxysappanone, protosappanin

Traditional Uses

Abortifacient historically, Anthelmintic use, External skin conditions

blood stasis, menstrual disorders, wound swelling, infections

Modern Uses

Historical toxicology, Reference only

antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

Adult Dosage

Not for use — highly toxic

3-9g heartwood daily

Contraindications

Highly toxic, Pregnancy absolutely contraindicated — causes abortion, All casual use dangerous

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

Side Effects

Kidney damage, Liver toxicity, Death

anticoagulant effect

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E