Editing Juniper (section)

== Toxicity ==
In drier areas, juniper pollen easily becomes airborne and can be inhaled into the lungs. This pollen can also irritate the skin and cause contact dermatitis.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}} Cross-allergenic reactions are common between juniper pollen and the pollen of all species of [[cypress]].<ref name="Ogren" />

Monoecious juniper plants are highly allergenic, with an [[Ogren Plant Allergy Scale]] (OPALS) rating of 9 out of 10.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}} Completely male juniper plants have an OPALS rating of 10,<ref name="OPALS">{{cite web|url=http://www.allergyfree-gardening.com/opals.html|title=OPALS — The World's First Plant-Allergy Scale}}</ref> and release abundant amounts of pollen. Conversely, all-female juniper plants have an OPALS rating of 1,<ref name="OPALS" /> and are considered "allergy-fighting".<ref name="Ogren" />