JUNIPER BERRY EXTRACT

Botanical name: Juniperus communis

Part used: Dry berry

Ingredients: Dry Juniper berry, certified organic non-GMO cane alcohol and pure Adirondack water.

Percentage of alcohol used: 70-75%

Ratio plant to menstruum: 1:5

Safety considerations: Use cautiously in pregnancy as it could stimulate contractions. Long term use may irritate the kidneys; do not use Juniper with acute kidney inflammation present. Best used in formula. *If you are using pharmaceuticals, please consult with your health care provider before taking herbs. 

About: Juniperus communis is a small coniferous evergreen shrub or tree that grows in the cool areas of the Northern Hemisphere. The fruit are berry-like female cones (called Juniper berries) that ripen to a beautiful purple-black with a blue waxy coating. The qualities of the berries are: bitter and sweet, pungent, warming and drying. These berries have been used traditionally by many Native American tribes.