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JUNIPER
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Most commonly used to
treat a bladder infection,
juniper can also be found
helpful for many other
conditions ... |
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JUNIPER |
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Juniper berry's are
an excellent kidney
cleanser |
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Juniper shrubs
produce berries that
are the principal
flavouring agent in
gin. Unfortunately
there aren’t enough
of the medicinally
active oils in gin
to make it a form of
supplementation.
The most well known
use for juniper is
as a treatment for
bladder infection.
Juniper is a
diuretic and
antiseptic in the
urinary tract.
These properties are
due to the volatile
oils found in the
berries. Juniper is
also used relieve
chronic arthritis
and gout. |
It contains bitter
substances that
cause the release of
saliva and digestive
juices when it is
tasted. This makes
it useful for
indigestion and lack
of appetite.
Juniper may also be
recommended by
natural health
practitioners for
prostate disorders
or swelling in the
lower legs.
Juniper berries can
be used as raw
berries, dried
berries,
encapsulated
berries, tincture or
tea. Fresh berries
must be harvested in
the second year to
get high amounts of
medicinal activity.
Much of the
essential oil
content of the
berries is lost
during drying so
fresh berries or
liquid preparations
are usually the most
potent forms of this
herb. Juniper can
be found as a
component of
formulas for urinary
infections,
arthritis and
prostate disorders.
If juniper is used
as a digestive aid
then forms other
than encapsulated
berries should be
used so that the
herb is tasted.
There are possible
interactions between
juniper and
diuretics or
hypoglycemic
medication. Juniper
inhibits the absorption of
minerals like iron and
supplementation is advisable
if you use juniper for long
periods of time.
Pregnant women and people
with kidney disease should
not use juniper. |
Juniper
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QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Berries. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Bladder
infections,
indigestion,
swelling,
gout,
prostate
disorders. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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1-2 g of
berries
daily.
3-6mL of
tincture
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Hydrangea,
saw
palmetto,
pygeum,
multi-minerals,
cherry
juice,
chamomile. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Those with
kidney
disease
should not
use juniper.
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Long-term
juniper use
may cause
mineral
deficiencies
like iron.
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Pregnant
women should
not use
juniper.
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There are
possible
interactions
between
juniper and
diuretics or
hypoglycemic
medication. |
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that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
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see fit, that the information on
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