(Common) Juniper
Juniperus communis
(Cypress Family)
Effects--Anti-septic, diuretic, improves digestion, reduces, inflammation, stimulates the uterus
Parts used---Fruits (berries) essential oil.
Active ingredients- Essential oil,
tannins, resin.
Uses---Culinary uses juniper berries are used to flavor pickling brine,
sauerkraut, stuffings, pate' game, ham, pork. Oil is also used in spicy fragrance.
Home use tips- Internally used for kidney inflammation rheumatism, gout, arthritis, and poor digestion
with colic. cystitis, urthritis. An inhalant for bronchitis makes a tea for diarrhea and flatulence. When mixed
evenly with lovage root.
Externally for rheumatic pain neuralgia
Warning- Juniper may cause skin irritation and allergic reaction.
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