Volatiles of All Native Juniperus Species Growing in Greece—Antimicrobial Properties
Journal: Foods
Year: 2023

Juniper (<i>Juniperus</i> L., Cupressaceae Bartlett) trees are of high commercial value, as their essential oils are widely applied in the food and cosmetic industries due to their bioactivities. The genus <i>Juniperus</i> comprises eight species in Greece, and in the current work, we report the chemical analyses of their volatiles (GC-MS) obtained from the leaves and cones of all indigenous species found in the country, as well as their antimicrobial properties. The studied species were <i>J. o