Botanical
Name
Juniperus communis
Juniper grows in full sun in all climate
zones and most soils. It is an evergreen
shrub. Junipers are small, fleshy, berry-like
cone, which is green the first year and
take around three years to mature and
ripens to fleshy bluish-black or dark
purple color.
As a spice, Juniper is often used to enhance
flavor, and counteract flatulence. Juniper
berries are most effective when used in
combination with other herbs. Juniper
berries are excellent as a preventative
of disease and should be used as a strong
tea to gargle the throat when exposed
to contagious diseases. It is helpful
for gastrointestinal infections, inflammations
and typhoid fever. Their antiseptic properties
help remove waste and acidic toxins from
the body.
It is also Helpul in the treatment of
pancreas, prostate, gallstones, leukorrhea,
dropsyhemorrhoids. Regulates sugar levels
and promote healthy blood pressure.
