Latin (botanical) name: Juniperus Communis

Common names: Juniper Bush, Juniper Berries

Plant Description: The Juniper is a small, evergreen coniferous shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 feet in height. It can either be prostrate or erect. It is widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and commonly found where bands of limestone occur, although it can also be found as undergrowth in mixed forests. Juniper grows in Canada, Alaska, south to Georgia, in eastern Tennessee, north to Illinois and Minnesota, and west to New Mexico and California. It is common in pastures where sheep graze and eat the berries, then distribute the seeds in their feces. The bark is reddish-brown and the leaves are light green on one side, dark green on the other three sides, and needle-like. The berries, grown on the female plant, are green, then as they ripen in 2-3 years, turn a bluish-black color. These berries are used for the production of the volatile oil. Only the blue, ripe berries are picked.

Use: 20-40 drops in water or juice, 2-3 times daily or as needed.

Cautions & Interactions: Do not take during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children.