Juniper

Health Benefits:

Aids in weight gain
Anti viral qualities
Combats fatigue
Detoxifying effects
Fights acne
Promotes healthy gums and teeth
Relieves PMS
Relieves chest infections
Relieves sore throat
Relieves the symptoms of urinary tract infections

Nutrition:

N/A

Did You Know?

• Juniper oil is used as a flavor component in many types of gin and bitters
• Juniper comes in many forms for many uses; tea to drink, spice for cooking, oil for inhalation, lotion and ointment for topical use. 

Ways to Eat:

• As a spice element in meat dishes
• Drink juniper tea
• Add a few to a smoothie

Farming Trivia:

• Oil of juniper, distilled from the wood and leaves of several species, is used in perfumes and in medicines such as diuretics
• It is grown in Africa and distributed throughout the Northern hemisphere
• It can be grown year round, but does best in dry, arid climates