Juniper Extract

Species Name: Juniperus communis

Also Known As: Cedar, Cedarwood, Common Juniper Berry, Juniperus californica, Juniper bush, Juniper Oil, Enebro, Ginepro, Juniper Bark, Juniper Berry, Cedron, Cade Oil, Cupressaceae, Pencil Cedar, Red Cedar, Zimbro, Sabina, Pinaceae

What is Juniper Extract? Juniper extract comes from juniper trees, a wide family of trees that are found throughout the world.

The extract can come from a wide variety of the trees, including trees found in Africa, Central America, and the Arctic.

The extract from the tree generally comes from the juniper berries produced by the tree, bluish purple berries that were initially used by ancient settlers.

Juniper initially gained popularity in more recent times as a gin flavoring, providing a distinct flavor to the drink since the 17th century.

Home Remedies Using Juniper Extract:

Benefits of Juniper Extract:

Juniper extract has seen a strong historical use in the field of gastrointestinal health, as it has been used for upset stomachs and heartburn. The extract has also seen extensive use by those who suffer from gastrointestinal infections.

The volatile oils found in juniper extracts provide plenty of different benefits. The main benefit that comes from these oils is inflammation reduction.

The extract can be used both orally and topically as a way to help to reduce swelling in various areas of the body. As such, juniper extract is generally recommended for those suffering from arthritis.

Juniper extracts have been used as diuretics in the past, helping to increase the rate at which an individual urinates.

This helps to fight, among other things, urethritis and urinary tract infections.

Juniper extracts are just like many other herbal remedies in the sense that it has been used for a wide variety of medical ailments.

Juniper extract has been seen as a disinfectant, and analgesic, a cold fighter, a bladder infection fighter, and a constipation fighter.

Side Effects of Juniper Extract:

Those who plan on making juniper extract a regular part of their daily routine need to be sure that they are getting a safe dosage. Juniper is known for being somewhat toxic to both the kidneys and skin.

Juniper should be avoided by women who are breastfeeding or women who are pregnant, as the extract can be dangerous to children. Juniper may also cause pregnancy complications, due to its possible labor induction properties.