{"product_id":"juniper-berries-organic","title":"Juniper Berries Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuniper: \u003cem\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/em\u003e (L.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy juniper berries? \u003c\/strong\u003eA versatile fruit from an evergreen shrub in the cupressaceae family, juniper berries are useful in a number of wellness applications. The berries were once used as a spice and substitute for pepper and were roasted as a coffee substitute. Juniper berries can be crushed and added to stews or marinades. They are a pleasant addition to sauerkraut. Five or six berries are plenty for the average meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte product-detail__gap-lg\" data-show-in-quickbuy=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a11y-tabs tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2-tab\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuniper berries are best prepared as an infusion to preserve the precious volatile essential oil that is the primary active ingredient. An infusion can be blended with other herbs such as dandelion and milk thistle. Juniper berries are used to flavor meat, gin, and liqueurs. They were once used as a spice and substitute for pepper, and were roasted as a coffee substitute. Juniper berries can be crushed and added to stews or marinades. They are a pleasant addition to sauerkraut. Five or six berries are plenty for the average meal. Juniper berries also provide food for deer, squirrels, and seed-eating birds. They are edible for humans, and can provide survival food for hikers and hunters. Juniper berries blend well with herbs such as marshmallow root \u003cem\u003eAlthaea officinalis \u003c\/em\u003e(L.), slippery elm \u003cem\u003eUlmus rubra \u003c\/em\u003e(Muhl.), and gravel root \u003cem\u003eEupatorium purpureum \u003c\/em\u003e(L.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used in a therapeutic dosage as a tincture review the contraindications listed below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions and Contraindications: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuniper should not be used for more than four to six weeks without a break. Prolonged or excessive use can result in renal damage, and is contraindicated for inflammatory kidney disease. Juniper may potentiate hypoglycemic and diuretic therapies. Juniper is contraindicated for pregnant and nursing mothers.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte product-detail__gap-lg\" data-show-in-quickbuy=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a11y-tabs tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3-tab\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUNIPER HERBAL PICK-ME-UP:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDandelion\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTaraxacum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e root: 1 ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltered water\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 ½ pint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk thistle\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCnicus benedictus\u003c\/em\u003e: 1 ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/em\u003e berries: 1⁄2 ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCayenne\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003efrutescens\u003c\/em\u003e: 1 pinch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimmer dandelion root in water for 20 minutes. Strain over the juniper berries and milk thistle. Steep for 15 minutes, and then strain again. Cool and add a pinch of cayenne. Use one tablespoon, three times a day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Assured: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur certified organic juniper berries are responsibly sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eBulgaria \u0026amp; Croatia. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis herb is \u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by Oregon Tilth\u003c\/strong\u003e and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruitful Juice Bar \u0026 Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44891981512773,"sku":null,"price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":44891981545541,"sku":null,"price":50.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44891981578309,"sku":null,"price":80.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/7316\/5381\/files\/JuniperBerry-achs-460x460w_720x_dca7b6aa-71ef-4281-a8ed-d2c265233361.avif?v=1776629755","url":"https:\/\/fruitfulapothecary.com\/products\/juniper-berries-organic","provider":"Fruitful Juice Bar \u0026 Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}