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

• Dyspepsia
• Heartburn
• Digestive disorders
• Colic
• Urinary tract inflammations
• Kidney stones
• Bad breath

External use

• Rheumatisms
• Gout

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.