Savin tops
Scientific names: Juniperus sabina
Family: Cupressaceae
Alternate names: Chaparra, Coronas de Sabino, Genévrier Sabine, Sabina, Sabina Chaparra, Sabina Rastrera, Sabina Real, Sabina Terrera, Sabine, Sabinier, Savin, Savine, Sommités du Genévrier Sabine
Background
Savin tops are the young shoots and twig tips of an evergreen shrub. The shoots, twig tips, and leaves are used to make medicine.
People have used savin tops to end a pregnancy (abortion), but there are serious safety concerns, including toxic effects and death.. Some people apply a powder made from savin tops directly to the skin to treat genital warts, but this can cause severe irritation.
People have used savin tops to end a pregnancy (abortion), but there are serious safety concerns, including toxic effects and death.. Some people apply a powder made from savin tops directly to the skin to treat genital warts, but this can cause severe irritation.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Savin tops are UNSAFE and can cause death if taken by mouth. Taking only six drops of the oil obtained from savin tops can cause death.
When applied to the skin: Savin tops and the oil obtained from them are POSSIBLY UNSAFE. They can cause blisters and severe skin irritation and damage.
When applied to the skin: Savin tops and the oil obtained from them are POSSIBLY UNSAFE. They can cause blisters and severe skin irritation and damage.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Savin tops are UNSAFE to take by mouth or apply to the skin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. They might cause a miscarriage, and even small quantities can cause death.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Ending a pregnancy (abortion).
- Genital warts, when applied to the affected area.
- Infection of the intestines by parasites.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
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.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Savin Tops interacts with any medicines. Before taking Savin Tops, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Warts, including genital warts, are caused by viruses. Savin tops contain chemicals that might be able to fight some viruses.
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