Pix juniperi

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 20.06.2025

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Synonym(s)

Juniper tar

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

In the cosmetics industry: Juniperus oxycedrus wood extract (INCI), Juniperus oxycedrus wood tar (INCI), Juniperus communis wood oil (INCI).

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 (7)

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

Outgoing links (10)

Cresole; Eczema; Juniper; Juniperus communis wood oil (inci); Juniperus oxycedrus wood extract (inci); Juniperus oxycedrus wood tar (inci); Phenols; Phototoxic dermatitis; Pix; Resins;

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Last updated on: 20.06.2025

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

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