Pix juniperi

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 07.03.2025

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Synonym(s)

Juniper tar

Definition
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Tar obtained by dry distillation from the wood and twigs of the juniper - obsolete today!!!

Indication
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Formerly: chronic skin inflammation

Contains guaiacol, cresol, phenols and resins.

Standard concentration
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5-10% in ointments and creams as well as in solutions and shaking mixtures. Caution: Phototoxic. see under definition!

Undesirable effects
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Carcinogenic and phototoxic effect!

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Incoming links (6)

Juniper; Juniper tar; Lotion; Phytotherapeutics; Pix; Plant tars;

Outgoing links (7)

Cresole; Eczema; Juniper; Phenols; Phototoxic dermatitis; Pix; Resins;

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Last updated on: 07.03.2025

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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