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Juniper berry

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Juniperus communis

Oral Uses

  • Bed-wetting RatingRating

    Juniper berry may reduce bed-wetting. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cystitis RatingRating

    Juniper berry is a diuretic; eliminates bacteria in urinary system. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Edema RatingRating

    Juniper berry is a diuretic; reduces edema. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Juniper berry is a bitter; stimulates digestion; stimulates digestive enzyme production; stimulates stomach acid production. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Kidney stones RatingRating

    Juniper berry is a diuretic; it is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Osteoarthritis Rating

    Juniper berry alleviates pain. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Juniper berry is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRatingRating

    Juniper berry is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Aromatic RatingRatingRating

    Juniper berry is an aromatic; stimulates digestion. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Juniper berry is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Bitter RatingRatingRating

    Juniper berry is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRatingRating

    Juniper berry is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Juniper berry is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 1-2 teaspoon (5-10 g) of juniper berries daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRating

    Juniper berry is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply juniper berry containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Rubefacient RatingRating

    Juniper berry is a rubefacient; improves blood circulation locally. Apply juniper berry containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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