Guest guest Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Juniper Berries Juniper berries have a long history of being used as a diuretic. The American Indians used the berries to cleanse the body, keep away infection, relieve arthritis, and cure various wounds and illnesses. They can be used to make a very strong tea that will be an excellent preventative of disease. The tea is very effective for kidney, prostrate, and bladder troubles. For the most part Juniper berries are the most effective when used in combination with other herbs such as Uva Ursi, Cleavers and Buchu.Juniper berries are a moderate circulatory stimulant. This heightened circulation can take care of rheumatism and other disorders when they are caused by sluggish circulation and general toxicity. It cleanses the blood so well and tones the system which helps reduce the bodies susceptibility to disease. Juniper berries are an excellent antiseptic and are often used in combination with other herbs to treat bladder infections and to remove acid and toxic wastes from the body. They are also beneficial in helping to dissolve kidney stones and prostrate sediment, and to treat water retention. These berries will increase the flow of urine and are especially beneficial at preventing the crystallization of uric acid in the kidneys, thus retaining it in solution to be passed in the urine. Marshmallow and Cornsilk are soothing herbs which may be used in combination with Juniper berries or in their place.The berries can strengthen weak stomachs and improve digestion. Juniper berries are naturally high is producing useable insulin aiding in the healing effect on the entire body when there is an insulin deficiency (diabetes). It also has the ability as a blood cleanser to tone the pancreas and helping to repair damaged tissues. As a poultice, Juniper may be applied directly onto wounds to prevent infection. It will have a similar control of infection when taken internally, as well. Suggested dosage: Drink 1-2 cups of tea a day.Avoid during pregnancy because it has strong vaso-dilating and diuretic effects. And it should not be taken for long periods of time. Bodily Influence:Anodyne: This herb reduces painAnti-fungal: This herb destroys or prevents the growth of fungiAnti-rheumatic: This herb prevents and relieves rheumatismUrinary Antiseptic: This herb combats and neutralizes pathogenic bacteria and prevents infection in the urinary systemAnti-spasmodic: This herb prevents and relieves spasmsAromatic: This herb contains volatile, essential oils that aid digestion and relieves gasAstringent: This herb has a constricting or binding effect, for example: one that checks hemorrhages or secretions by coagulation of proteins on a soft surfaceCarminative: This herb relieves intestinal gas pain and distension; promotes peristalsisDiuretic: This herb increases the secretion and flow of urineEmmenagogue: This herb facilitates and regularizes menstrual flow. (Avoid during pregnancy)Lithotriptic: This herb dissolves urinary calculi (stones)Parasiticide: This herb kills parasites and wormsStimulant: This herb increases internal heat, dispels internal chill and strengthens metabolism and circulationStomachic: This herb strengthens stomach functionDigestive Tonic: This herb restores, nourishes, and supports the entire body; it exerts a gently strengthening effect on the body Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats Everyone is raving about the all-new . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 I have used dried ones in marinades. Never for medicinal purposes. You could try steeping some in hot tea if you liked the flavor of gin - that's what is used in making gin. Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlBill Barnhill is our Inspiration! Go Bill!!!aeranch@... Juniper Berries Our juniper bushes in the complex that we manage are producing massive amounts of berries at the moment.I've done some research as to what they may be good for, and it sounds interesting.Has anyone had any actual experience with them? What were the results? How were they used? The usual stuff.Thanks, Gang!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Juniper oil smells great and is nice blended with Cedar or bay for men. You can dry some berries with leaf and use for potporri for shoes or to scent drawers (the dresser type, although who know what is kept in there) I am not sure how the berries on the bushes in your complex are diferent from Mono-sperma, but potentially they could be used in tea? Syl > > Our juniper bushes in the complex that we manage are producing massive > amounts of berries at the moment. > > I've done some research as to what they may be good for, and it sounds > interesting. > > Has anyone had any actual experience with them? What were the results? > How were they used? The usual stuff. > > Thanks, Gang!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I didn't know that. Even during my " wet " years, I never drank gin, not even in desparation. From some websites I visited, it appears to have some good medicinal properties, but I was wondering if it was worth the effort, as so many other herbs etc do the same thing. Peace, love, laughter " After God created the world, He made man and woman. Then, to keep the whole thing from collapsing, He invented humor. " > > I have used dried ones in marinades. Never for medicinal purposes. You could try steeping some in hot tea if you liked the flavor of gin - that's what is used in making gin. > Gayla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I like the idea of a potporri for shoes. I think I'll try that. Peace, love, laughter " I didn't get a toy train like the other kids. I got a toy subway instead. You couldn't see anything, but every now and then you'd hear this rumbling noise go by. " --- In health , " Sylvia " <h10feet@...> wrote: > > Juniper oil smells great and is nice blended with Cedar or bay for > men. You can dry some berries with leaf and use for potporri for > shoes or to scent drawers (the dresser type, although who know what > is kept in there) > > I am not sure how the berries on the bushes in your complex are > diferent from Mono-sperma, but potentially they could be used in tea? > > Syl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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