The scent of Juniper was believed to ward off the plague in ancient Europe. Juniper Berries have a long history of use as a diuretic. Its in the volatile oil where the active diuretic principles of Juniper berries reside. The American Indians believed in Juniper's cleansing and healing powers and used it to keep away infection, relieve arthritis and cure various wounds and illnesses. Being a moderate circulatory stimulant, it has on occasions served well in certain types of rheumatic disorders when these were due to diminished circulation and general toxicity. Being an excellent antiseptic, Juniper berries, when used in a combination, is very helpful with conditions such as cystitis to remove acid and toxic wastes. The berries can improve impaired digestion and strengthen weak stomachs.
- Juniper in a formula is beneficial in helping to dissolve kidney stones and prostate sediment, as well as in the treatment of water retention.
- Juniper works well to increase the flow of urine.
- When uric acid has been retained in the system, Juniper has been found to be very beneficial by preventing the crystallization of uric acid in the kidney thus, retaining it in solution to be passed in the urine.
- Juniper cleans the blood so well that it tones the system ~ helping to reduce the bodies" susceptibility to disease.
- Juniper is naturally high in producing usable insulin aiding in the healing effect on the entire body where there is an insulin deficiency.
- Juniper is used as an excellent blood cleanser, having the ability to tone the pancreas providing thin the congestive conditions or other deleterious lymphatic damage has not progressed beyond its ability to repair.
- As a poultice, Juniper may be applied directly onto wounds to prevent infection. Internally, Juniper, because of its blood cleaning properties, will affect similar control of infection.
- If kidney disease is suspected, Juniper berries may over stimulate the kidneys and adrenals, so it should be avoided. Marshmallow and Corns ilk are more soothing herbs that may be substituted.
- Glomeruli filtration is vastly increased by the action of Juniper berries on the kidneys increasing the urine flow and promoting the blood purification process.
NOTE: Avoid during pregnancy, as it has a strong vaso-dilating, diuretic effect.
Juniper Berries (100 capsules)
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