Savin oil is obtained by steam distillation of twigs and leaves of savin scientifically known as Juniperus Sabina, Linn. (N.O. Coniferae), indigenous to the mountains of Southern Europe and are frequently cultivated in Britain. It is official in the U.S.P. savin oil occurs as a colorless or yellowish liquid, having a peculiar, unpleasant, narcotic odor, and a bitter, pungent, camphoraceous taste.

Savin is a compact evergreen shrub about 1 meter (3 feet) high that tends to spread horizontally and has pale green bark, small dark green leaves, and purplish-black berries containing three seeds. It is native to North America, the middle and southern Europe.

Savin Essential Oil Facts

Savin oil is obtained by steam distillation of twigs and leaves of the savin plant. Savin oil is considered too poisonous to use as it contains podophyllotoxin that destroys cells and has resulted in fatalities. The oil is banned from sale to the public in many countries due to its toxic effects.

Savin was once used in an ointment or dressing for blisters, syphilitic warts, and other skin problems, but is an irritant when used internally or locally. It is a powerful emmenagogue, and serious and fatal cases of poisoning have resulted when attempted to use as an abortifacient.

Savin oil is considered too poisonous to use as it contains podophyllotoxin that destroys cells and has resulted in fatalities. The oil is banned from sale to the public in many countries due to its toxic effects.

Traditional Medicinal Uses and benefits

• The essential oil will stimulate the womb to functional activity when it is massively congested and sluggish.
• When given in small well-diluted doses as a tincture it helps in relieving rheumatic pains and swellings connected with impaired health of the womb.
• Savin oil is a powerful irritant, both externally and internally.
• Savin was once used in an ointment or dressing for blisters, syphilitic warts, and other skin problems.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

Savin tops shouldn’t be used by anyone. People with the following conditions may be at even higher risk of side effects:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It’s UNSAFE to take savin tops or apply them to the skin because of the overall toxicity of this product. Additionally, savin tops might cause a miscarriage.
• Swelling (inflammation) of the skin, eyes, nose, mouth, or throat: Chemicals in savin tops might make these conditions worse.

DOSING

The appropriate dose of savin tops depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for savin tops. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

Other Facts

• The oil is banned from sale to the public in many countries due to its toxic effects.

Precautions

• Savin oil should not be used in aromatherapy as it is toxic.
• It may cause hematuria and violent gastrointestinal irritation when administered internally.
• Fatal poisoning has resulted from its use as an abortifacient.
• It is considered too poisonous to use as it contains podophyllotoxin that destroys cells and has resulted in fatalities.

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