Juniper Berry 4:1

History:

The common Juniper is a bitter, aromatic, prickly bush or tree that thrives in most soils, tolerating both acid and alkaline soils and dry and wet conditions, in sun or partial shade and often in exposed positions. Juniper encompasses many species and is usually a low-growing, ornamental shrub that rises to a height of six or eight feet, but it may also grow as a tree to a height of thirty feet. It is a slow-growing, coniferous evergreen with silvery green, spiny needles, flowers and berries, which take up to three years to ripen. Both male and female plants are necessary for berry production, and Juniper is cultivated for the slightly resinous, sweet-flavored berries that are borne only on the female bush. Junipers are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and the berries are used for therapeutic and commercial purposes. It is said that the flavor of the berries is stronger the farther south the plant is grown, and Juniper is a rare and endangered species in some states of the United States. The use of Juniper goes back many centuries. In the Middle Ages, the scent of Juniper was believed to ward off infectious plague; and for hundreds of years, Juniper Berry was (and still is) an herbal support for urinary tract health, and it is an old folk therapy for joint health. In the 1500s, a Dutch pharmacist used Juniper Berries to create a new, inexpensive diuretic drink that he called "Gin," which was not only used for health purposes, but its delightful Juniper-flavor (and other obvious enjoyments) became a very popular beverage. In North America, the Native Americans believed that Juniper would cleanse the body and keep away illness, and different tribes used it for for a wide variety of health issues. The Navajos used it as an excellent survival food; many of the tribes used it to avoid starvation by drying and grinding the berries into cakes. Roasted Juniper Berries have been ground and used as a substitute for coffee, and the berries are frequently used as a spice for pickles, sauerkraut, game, pork and in patés. Needless to say, it is highly valued commercially as the flavoring for gin. The word gin is a shortened form of the Dutch, genever, which was originally derived from the Latin, juniperus.Some of the constituents in Juniper include the volatile oils, camphene, cineole, myrcene, alpha- and beta-pinene and terpinene (the active ingredients), as well as resin, sugar, gum, lignin, wax, salines, beta-carotene, betulin, borneol, catechin, glycolic acid, limonene, linalool, menthol, rutin, tannins, calcium, chromium, iron (and many other valuable minerals), B-vitamins and vitamin C.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) times each day for four (4) weeks. Discontinue use for at least two (2) weeks before beginning another four (4) week regimen.

Contraindications:
Pregnant women should not use Juniper Berry Herbal Supplement, because it stimulates the uterus and may cause abortion. The USFDA does not recommend this herb as safe, and prolonged use (more than a month) is not recommended, as it may cause kidney damage. If kidney disease is suspected, Juniper berries may over-stimulate the kidneys and adrenals and should be avoided. Those with kidney disease or acute kidney infection should avoid this herb. Juniper should not be used in cases of heavy menstrual flow, and the herb may interfere with the absorption of iron and other minerals. Some people may have allergic responses to Junipers.

Capsule Information:
Our Juniper Berry 4:1 supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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