Saturday, August 6, 2011

Juniper (Juniperus communis)

Juniper:
The berries, both dried and fresh, are used for food and also medicinal purposes. Medicinally, juniper is used to treat coughs and shortness of breath, cramps, convulsions, gout, dropsy, and ague. It is also used to strengthen thee nervse and is often used for epilepsy.
An infusion of juniper berries is used to treat arthritis and digestive problems, such as flatulence. Juniper tea is also used to treat kidney and bladder problems.
Topically, a berry infusion is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.

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