Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Juniper berry" in English language version.
There is a lack of clinical research assessing the efficacy and safety of juniper. There is evidence that the berries are abortifacient and since this is believed not to be due to the oil there must be other toxic constituents present. In view of this, use of juniper should not exceed levels specified in food legislation. Juniper is contra-indicated during pregnancy and should not be used during lactation. ... There is a lack of clinical safety and toxicity data for juniper and further investigation of these aspects is required.
