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Juniper Berry
Juniperus communis
About Juniper Berry
Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis) is a herb used in the Western Herbalism, Mediterranean and Celtic & Norse Herbalism traditions to help with UTI, Digestive Issues, Kidney Support, and Arthritis. The fruit / berries are the part traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Juniperus communis, the common juniper, is a species of conifer in the genus Juniperus, in the family Cupressaceae. It has the largest geographical range of any woody plant, with a circumpolar distribution throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic south in mountains to around 30°N latitude in North America, Europe and Asia. Relict populations can be found in the Atlas Mountains of Africa.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Fruit / Berries · internal