Juniper (Juniperus communis) berry powder - Bulk.

All of our bulk herbs are organic when available, otherwise herbs are wildcrafted and responsibly sourced.

Available in either increments of 2 oz or save 20% when you purchase a pound.

SUGGESTED USE:

Encapsulate in "00" capsules. Dose: 1 capsule, 1-2 times per day. Or mix with a small of amount of water, juice, honey, or in a smoothie. Dose: 1/4 teaspoon powder, 1-2 times per day. Do not use more than 1-2 weeks at a time.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Not for use in pregnancy or inflammatory kidney disease. Do not exceed 4-6 weeks in succession.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The origin of the name is uncertain. The Latin name for the plant, Juniperus, may derive from an earlier Celtic term; it may also derive from the Latin "iuveniparus", meaning "early bearing." The species name communis is Latin for "common."

Native to Europe, North America, and northern Asia, Juniper is an evergreen shrub growing 1 to 12 feet tall. It is densely branched with needle-like foliage jointed at the base. Scales of the female fruiting cones become fleshy and form a berry. The berries are green when young and become blue-black in eight to ten months. This shrub smells much like pine, with citrusy overtones. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate extremely cold weather.

The berries are edible; they are ripe when blue. They are sometimes roasted and used as a coffee substitute; they also can be dried and ground and used as a spice, much like pepper. Along with the branches, the berries are also used to flavor gin, chartreuse, and other alcoholic beverages.

Juniper tea was once used to disinfect surgeons' tools. As an incense, Juniper has been burned for its purifying properties, at times during epidemics. The essential oil repels insects and is included in some perfumes. In European and Native American folkloric traditions, Juniper is said to offer protection against theft, accidents, wild animal attacks, sickness, and evil.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.