Family
- Cupressaceae
Constituents
- Essential Oils
- Flavonoids
- Pinenes
- Terpenes
- Tannins
- Sugars
Parts used
- Berries
Properties
- Diuretic
- Antirheumatic
- Carminative
- Aperitive
- Antiseptic
- Expectorant
- Revulsive
- Emmenagogue
Indications
Internal use
External use
Side effects
Attention, several kidney problems can occur in case of prolonged treatment with this plant.
Contraindications
Pregnancy, various kidney diseases (kidney problems and kidney infections).
Interactions
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Forms of use
- Infusion (after crushing juniper berries to extract all the essential oil)
- Juniper extracts
- Juniper capsules
- The usual dosage is 1 capsule, 3 times a day, each containing generally 425 mg to 850 mg of juniper berries.
- Juniper tincture (for external use)
- Count about 250g of juniper berries to 1l of brandy.
- Let it macerate for 2 to 3 weeks.
- Stir the jar every day, then filter.
- Can be used in rubbing in cases of rheumatism, such as gout.