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Pliny said that the juniper, "even above all other remedies, is warming and alleviates symptoms." Roman physicians prescribed it for pains in the stomach, chest and side, flatulence, coughs and colds, tumours and disorders of the uterus. Some even suggested smearing the body with an extract from the seeds as a protection against snake bites. Culpeper recommended the berries for a great variety of ailments, ranging from an antidote against poisons and a defence against the plague, to strengthening the brain and curing "wind from any part of the body." Its country name 'bastard killer' arose from the eating of the berries to procure an abortion. Juniper berries should not be taken during pregnancy, or by those with kidney problems.
Culinary Usage
Oil of juniper, made from the sharp-tasting berries, was used to flavour liqueurs, notably gin, and added to marinades, stews, sauces, and certain meat dishes. The wood was burned to smoke preserved meats.
Miscellaneous
A native of Britain, appearing soon after the last Ice Age, juniper is one of the country's slowest-growing trees. In Biblical times the branches were burned as a purifying herb in temples. During more recent times in Britain, because the dry wood burns with very little smoke, it was favoured by those involved in the illicit distilling of spirits. The word 'gin' is derived from the Dutch geneva (jenever), meaning 'juniper'. In many areas of the country it was considered a powerful protection against witches, devils and evil spirits. Branches of juniper were strewn on floors to sweeten the smell of rooms, and burned to cleanse the air of disease and infection, especially during epidemics. The berries yield a brown dye.
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Directions
Take 20-30 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily as needed.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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