Juniper Berry

Cedar Berry Tree

Common name: Cedar Berry Tree/ Juniper Berry

Genus and Species name: Juniperus virginiana

Active Chemical Ingredients: Sabinene, C₁₀H₁₆

Medicinal Uses: Strengthens your immune system, relieves menstrual cramps, helps fight muscle stiffness, alleviates the pain from rheumatism and arthritis, treats fever, lowers the risk of developing tumors, cures cough and various respiratory problems, juniper is used for digestion problems including upset stomach, intestinal gas, heartburn, bloating, and loss of appetite, as well as gastrointestinal infections and intestinal worms. It is also used for urinary tract infections and kidney and bladder stones. Other uses include treating snakebite, diabetes, and cancer. Also helps with snakebite and inflammation (sprained ankle/wrist) as berries or berry tea.

Preparation:To make an infusion of Cedar Berry Tea, you will need to add cedar berries in a cup of boiled water for about 5 minutes. To make a decoction, let the berries soak in boiling water for about 15 minutes.

Citations:

 Error 500. (n.d.). Retrieved September 6, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-724-juniper.aspx?activeingredientid=724&activeingredientname=juniper 

 Sabinene. (n.d.). Retrieved September 6, 2015, from http://www.snipview.com/q/Sabinene