Description
A juniper berry is the female seed cone produced by the various species of junipers. It is not a true berry but a cone with unusually fleshy and merged scales, which gives it a berry-like appearance. The cones from a handful of species, especially Juniperus communis, are used as a spice, particularly in European cuisine, and also give gin its distinctive flavour. Juniper berries are among the only spices derived from conifers,[1] along with spruce buds.
Juniper berries or extract of the plant has traditionally been used as diuretic, anti-arthritis, anti-diabetes, antiseptic as well as for the treatment of gastrointestinal and autoimmune disorders.
Emerging Benefits of Juniper Berries
- High in nutrients and powerful plant compounds. …
- Provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. …
- May have antidiabetic properties. …
- Could promote heart health. …
- Antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Uses
- Upset stomach.
- Heartburn.
- Bloating.
- Loss of appetite.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Kidney and bladder stones.
- Joint and muscle pain.
- Wounds.
- Other conditions
