Juniper wood, considered imputrescible and very resistant, has been used for carving and for the construction of huts and fence posts. The dry distillation of its trunk and large roots provides “juniper oil”, constituted by large amounts of resin and phenolic compounds (guaiacol, ethylguaiacol and cresol) with antiseptic and parasiticide properties known ever since ancient times. At present, juniper oil is used in various preparations for external use, most destined to cure skin diseases.

Its fruits have sometimes been used to perfume gin, although the common juniper (Juniperus communis) is normally used to that end.

In some areas, they are still unfortunately cut or mutilated to be used as Christmas trees or to adorn Nativity scenes.