*purchased organic herb*

Juniper Berry (Juniperus Communis)

Taste: Sweet, Aromatic, Pungent, Bitter, Acrid, Oily

Energetics: Warming, Drying, Stimulating

Actions: Diuretic, Carminative, Anti-Septic, Antimicrobial, Alterative, Nootropic, Inflammtion Modulator,

Affinities: Digestive System, Urinary System, Female Reproductive System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Musculoskeletal System, Integumentary System

Preparations: Tea, Tincture

Contraindications: not to be used during acute conditions or inflammation of the kidneys, not to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, is not a long-term use remedy (should be used short term)

Herb-Drug Interaction: may interact with diabetes medication as Juniper Berries have a hypoglycemic effect, those taking diuretics should not use Juniper Berries as they have a strong diuretic affect as well, those taking lithium should be aware that Juniper Berries will affect how the body metabolises it