Botanical characteristics
- Latin name: Juniperus communis L.
- Botanical family: Cupressaceae
- Part used: young shoots
Properties
- Diuretic, draining, purifying
- Anti-inflammatory
- Hypoglycaemic
Indications
Digestive system
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis
- Liver failure
- Hepatic steatosis
Respiratory and immune system
Metabolic system
- Cholesterol
- Detox
- Diabetes
- Intoxication
Osteo-articular system
- Gout
- Chronic polyarthritis
- Rheumatism
- Tendonitis
Blood and lymphatic system
- Atherosclerosis
- Oedema
Urogenital system
- Excess uric acid
- Kidney stones
- Cystitis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Urinary tract infection
- Nephritis
- Excess urea
How to use
Adults and adolescents
- Take 5 to 15 drops daily in a glass of water, 15 minutes before meals, for 3 weeks.
- Start with 5 drops and increase as you progress.
Children over 3 years old
- 1 drop per day per 10 kg (body weight).
- Start with 1 drop and gradually increase.
Precautionary measures
Juniper berry macerate is a herbal food supplement.
It is not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
It is important to keep it out of the reach of children and not to exceed the recommended daily dose.
The dosage should be adjusted for young children.
Juniper bud macerate is authorised for use by the whole family, with the exception of infants under 3 years of age and pregnant women.
Seek medical advice in case of significant kidney problems, kidney failure.
Overdosage may cause a hangover.
It is important to drink plenty of fluids when taking juniper bud macerate.
Do not use on a long-term basis (maximum 6 weeks), but after a sensitive period, in case of emergency.
Be aware that this is a powerful macerate for which small doses are sufficient. It may be better to limit yourself to a maximum of 5 drops per day.
Store away from light and heat.
Synergistic uses
Juniper can be combined with Heather macerate for its diuretic and acidifying properties. Ash or Cassis macerates can also be interesting for their anti-inflammatory properties.
For urinary tract infections or cystitis, juniper bud macerate can be used in conjunction with Ligonberry bud macerate for its anti-infective and draining properties.
Juniper and Birch macerates are used for their diuretic properties, and in combination with Cassis bud macerate for their anti-inflammatory properties in rheumatism.
Juniper is combined with the anti-inflammatory and draining macerates: Cassis and Boston Ivy. The latter is also specific to tendons.
Juniper supports the action of Olive macerate in the good assimilation of lipids. Both help to reduce bad cholesterol levels.