Juniper berries is helpful to magickaly prevent sickness.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Info of Juniper Berry.
• Juniper Berry Plant Description.
• History Juniper berry.
• Juniper Berry Phytochemicals and Constituents.
• Historical and Traditional Uses and Etymology:Juniper Berry.
• Juniper Berry Modern Common Uses Guide.
• Therapeutics and Pharmacology:Juniper Berry.
• Applications of Juniper.
• Juniper Berry Administration,Dosage and Preparations.
• Research Update:juniper berries.

Therapeutics and Pharmacology:Juniper Berry.:

Juniperus is primarily used in the treatment of urinary tract infections such as cystitis and urethritis. The antiseptic volatile oil is excreted in the urine, disinfecting the urinary tract as it passes through. This action is enhanced by a diuretic effect which dilutes the urine. The volatile oil component, terpinen-4-ol, is reported to increase the glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys. Juniperus is also applicable to urinary calculi.

 It is a useful remedy for gastric conditions resulting from an underproduction of hydrochloric acid and is also of benefit in gastrointestinal infections, inflammations and cramps. The bitter action aids digestion and relieves flatulent colic.

 Juniperus is often used in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and gout, and other arthritic conditions associated with the accumulation of acid waste. Here, it promotes the excretion of uric acid at the kidney. Applied externally, the diluted essential oil penetrates the skin to help relieve joint and muscle pain and neuralgia. It warms the tissues by perfusing them with blood. The undiluted oil is irritant and is likely to cause inflammation and blisters.

 As a vapour bath, Juniperus is helpful in the treatment of bronchitis and lung infections. when chewed, the berries freshen the breath and help heal infected gums. Anti-viral activities exhibited by the volatile oil have been partially attributed to the flavonoid amentoflavone.


 Juniperus stimulates uterine muscle and so can be used in delayed menstruation, but it must never be used during pregnancy.

 Juniper and its volatile oil have long enjoyed a considerable reputation in folk medicine as a diuretic and as a treatment in various conditions of the kidneys and bladder. They are also recommended for their carminative action in cases of indigestion and flatulence. The berries are usually taken in the form of a tea prepared from juniper in a mixture with other medications, but for treating rheumatism, the berries themselves are eaten. The berries are also said to have a stimulating effect on the appetite; this may account for their incorporation as a flavoring agent in such dishes as sauerkraut. Over 105 constituents have been found in the essential oil, seventy-seven of which have been identified. Extracting the berries with 70 percent alcohol yields a volatile oil-rich preparation, technically called a "spirit," which is suggested for either external or internal use in these conditions.

 The diuretic action of juniper results from its contained volatile oil and, specifically, the constituent designated terpinen-4-ol (1.37 percent of -the oil by weight), which increases the glomerular filtration rate in the kidneys. However, excessive doses of the medication may produce kidney irritation, and in the case of persons already suffering from kidney disease, this can result from even normal therapeutic doses. Juniper and its preparations must not be used by expectant mothers since they not only increase intestinal movements but also stimulate contraction of the uterus. The concentration of juniper oil in commercial alcoholic beverages is quite small, not exceeding 0.006 percent, so imbibers should not expect therapeutic responses when these are consumed (at least in reasonable amounts).


 Because it acts as a diuretic by causing local irritation of the kidneys-and because this action is liable to be detrimental when those organs are already inflamed-and because juniper is hazardous for use by pregnant mothers, this medication is no longer recommended for various kidney disorders by the medical profession. Juniper berries could adversely influence glucose levels in diabetics. In European phytomedicine, use is limited to only one month, unless under a physician's supervision. Safer and much more effective medications certainly exist, but juniper continues to be used in folk medicine, particularly for its diuretic properties. In fact, a recent comprehensive review has challenged the assertion that juniper berries and their contained oil are nephrotoxic in therapeutic doses. Such effects may be due to products adulterated with turpentine oil. Additional research on this ancient herbal remedy is certainly warranted.

 Mechanism of Works:

 This familiar household seasoning has a significant diuretic effect, flushing excess water from the body. It's this ability to increase the flow of urine that makes Juniper a useful aid in the treatment of urinary infections and kidney stones. The berries' diuretic action also tends to lower blood pressure--although not sufficiently to warrant therapeutic use.

 Numerous varieties of Juniper are found throughout most of the northern hemisphere, growing from 6 to 30 feet in height. The ripe blue berries have a tangy aroma and a tangy-sweet, then bitter taste. Oil extracted from Juniper berries is the main flavoring agent in gin; in Sweden it is used in beer.

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