Name: Juniper Latin name: Juniperus spp. Family: Cupressaceae Parts Used: Ripe berries Taste: Pungent, bitter, sweet Energetics: Warming, drying Key actions: Inflammation modulator, anti-rheumatic, diuretic, carminative Precautions/Contraindications: Avoid use if pregnant (internal consumption). Juniper berries are an amazing herb to use when it comes to rheumatism due to their ability to support the body’s natural response to inflammation as well as the body’s general process of inner cleaning.*
