Juniper Berry

Juniper Berry

Common Name: Juniper Berry

Species Name: Juniperus Communis

Genus: Juniperus

Located: Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairie

Bloom Time: August to November

Uses: 

• Food poisoning, antibacterial
• Juniper is used for digestion problems including stomach, intestinal gas, heartburn, bloating, and loss of appetite, as well as gastrointestinal infections and intestinal worms
• Eaten raw or as a tea
• Tea is an antiseptic wash, used to disinfect cuts

Active Chemical:

• Alpha Pinene
• C10H16

Sources:

Foster, S., & Duke, J. (n.d.). Peterson field guide to medicinal plants and herbs of eastern and central North America (Third ed.).

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