Juniper Tar Poisoning

Abstract

Juniper tar (cade oil) is distilled from the branches and wood of Juniperus oxycedrus. It contains etheric oils, triterpene and phenols, and is used for many purposes in folk medicine. A case is reported of a previously healthy man who ingested a spoonful of home-made extract of Juniperus oxycedrus. The poisoning caused fever, severe hypotension, renal failure, hepatotoxicity, and severe cutaneous burns on the face. After supportive and symptomatic treatment, the patient improved and was discharged in a good condition on the eleventh day.

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“…Koruk et al 2 reported of a previously healthy man who ingested a spoonful of extract of Juniperus oxycedrus . The poisoning caused fever, severe hypotension, renal failure, hepatotoxicity and severe cutaneous burns on the face.…”

“…Koruk et al 2 reported the presence of renal failure (urea=114 mg/dl, serum creatinine=4.7 mg/dl) in a man who ingested a spoonful of extract of Juniperus oxycedrus in order to cure his nephrolithiasis.…”

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