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Juniperus communis

Plant name: Juniperus communis

Family: Cupressaceae

Common names: Juniper [USA], Gorst [England], Genevrier [France], Wacholder [Germany] Gui [China]

Category: Expell Wind Dampness

Properties: Acrid bitter sweet warm

Western Functions:

Energetic Functions: 1) Expels wind dampness, 2) warms the interior expels cold, 3) invigorates blood, 4) drains dampness

Uses:
1) Expels wind dampness: Expels wind cold dampness, joint pain, rheumatic pain, arthritis.

2) Warms the interior expels cold: Spleen Kidney yang deficiency with pale tongue, soggy pulse, morning diarrhea.

3) Invigorates blood: Uterine blood stagnation, painful menses, injuries.

4) Drains and transforms dampness: Chronic UTIs, urinary stones, clear white vaginal discharge.

Part used: The fruit

Habitat:

Combinations:

Traditional combinations:

Caution: Not in pregnancy, may cause uterine contractions. Use only in cold conditions.

Preparation: Infused. Tincture 1:5 75% alcohol.

Dosage: 10 grams

Research:

Notes: Juniper can cause the urine to smell like violets. (Not a bad side effect under certain circumstances!) May be used just prior to delivery to enhance labor.