Junipers

Sebastian Kneipp already recommended juniper berries for treatment of rheumatism and gout. External application as a juniper tincture or preparation with essential oil for neuralgic pain such as lumbago, sciatic and rheumatic muscle pain. The crushed berries are also used to massage the forehead to ease headaches. Tests also showed that juniper has disinfectant properties. Also very resistant germs such as e Coli were killed.

Effects

• antibacterial
• expectorant
• toning
• blood-urifying
• styptic
• diuretic
• anticonvulsant
• painkilling
• sudatory
• stimulates the metabolism
• strengthens circulation

Application in folk medicine

• digestive troubles
• heartburn
• weakness of the stomach
• gastritis
• enteritis
• flatulence
• liver weakness
• arthritis
• fibromyalgia
• bladder troubles and infections
• urinary gravel and stones
• cough
• bronchitis
• headaches and migranes
• varicose veins
• circulatory disorders
• joint inflammation
• rheumatism
• during detox and purge treatments