Description
Juniper
Juniperus communis
Juniper Berries are used to flavour patè, game, pork, ham, stuffings and pickling brine.
Juniper is taken internally for cystitis, urethritis, arthritis, gout and rheumatic conditions. Externally Juniper is used for rheumatic pain and neuralgia.
Other Uses
Juniper Berries are used to flavour Gin
Actions
Diuretic, antiseptic, antrheumatic
Contraindications
Pregnancy, heavy menstruation, kidney infection, kidney disease.