Juniperus communis nana

Juniperus communis nana
Family:Juniperus communis nana; Antiseptic; Aromatic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Rubefacient; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Juniper
Juniper fruits are commonly used in herbal medicine as a household remedy and also in some commercial preparations. They are especially useful in the treatment of digestive disorders plus kidney and bladder problems. The fully ripe fruits are strongly antiseptic aromatic carminative diaphoretic strongly diuretic rubefacient stomachic and tonic. They are used in the treatment of cystitis digestive problems chronic arthritis gout and rheumatic conditions. They can be eaten raw or used in a tea but some caution is advised since large doses can irritate the urinary passage. Externally it is applied as a diluted essential oil having a slightly warming effect upon the skin and is thought to promote the removal of waste products from underlying tissues. It is therefore helpful when applied to arthritic joints etc. The fruits should not be used internally by pregnant women since this can cause an abortion. The fruits also increase menstrual bleeding so should not be used by women with heavy periods. When made into an ointment they are applied to exposed wounds and prevent irritation by flies. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Toxin elimination'.

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