Herb of the Day: Juniper Berry
Posted by TriLight Health on Dec 10th 2020
Juniper berries are not true berries- instead, their name is derived from their berry-like appearance. Their use dates back generations where Native American tribes are said to have used juniper berry as an appetite suppressant during times of famine or hunger. They can be found growing on the west coast of the united states especially though they grow around the world. While not an especially common herbal remedy, herbalists do use these berries in a variety of herbal preparations. The needles are also used by herbalists- and smell delightful!
Traditional Herbal Uses of Juniper Berry:
- Diuretic
- UTI
- Kidney Stones
- Gout
- Wound healing
- Skin conditions
- Appetite suppressant
- Anti-oxidant
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-septic
Note- Be aware there are several varieties of juniper. Some do not have berries that can be consumed. If wild-harvesting, make absolutely certain you are harvesting from the property variety! Juniperus communis is the most commonly used by herbalists.
TriLight Health and Juniper Berry
We use Juniper Berry is ASMA.
ASMA is our kid-friendly herbal asthma alternative formula.
Deanne says- "My 8 yo has had asthma since she was 3 months. It would start as a cough in the middle of the night. I would rub her back for a long time and pray she'd stop coughing so we could sleep. It would usually last hours. Enter Asma II! Man-oh-Man! When I first tried it, she stopped coughing. For the whole. night. long. I thought it was a fluke. But it wasn't. It worked the next night and during the next illness and on and on. This is one remedy I'll make sure to never be without."
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