Juniper Berries

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Chakra Colour: Yellow

Medicinal Uses: Juniper berries cleanse the body and protect against infection. The berries act as a diuretic and diaphoretic. They are specifically indicated for urinary problems, though it should be avoided in cases of acute kidney inflammation. The berries are particularly useful for the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, neuralgia and muscle aches and pains. They strengthen and cleanse the stomach and digestive tract. The berries may be used to stimulate menstrual flow, to relieve menstrual cramping and other PMT related symptoms. Juniper is very energizing and restoring and can help coping with nervous exhaustion, mental fatigue, angst and other stressful conditions.

Magical Uses: Juniper is a purification plant par excellence. It can be used to cleanse ritual spaces or magical tools. It is strongly protective and dispels negative energies and entities. It is often used as incense in healing rites and to purify the sick room. During meditation it helps focussing and concentration. It has also been associated with prophecy and divination. Juniper can be used in rites of passage and as a protector on shamanic journeys to the Otherworld. It is an excellent herb for getting in touch with the deities and spirits of nature.

Other Names: Enebro, Gemeiner Wachholder, Geneva, Gin Berry, Ginepro

Contraindications: Do not use if you are taking diabetic medications, diuretics, suffering from acute kidney inflammation or during pregnancy.
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