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An Egyptian papyrus, “The papyrus of
Ani” dating from 240 B.C. and practitioners in the Middle
Ages recommend Juniper as a tapeworm remedy. Native Americans heated
bundles of Juniper berries, twigs and needles for use as a muscular
ache compress.(1)
Juniper is still an important medicinally. It
is a diuretic on account of the kidney irritant, terpinen-4 found
in the berries. Due to the antiseptic properties of the oil, it
simultaneously treats cystitis and urethritis. Juniper promotes
uterine contractions, thus it can be applied during labour.
Scientific Evidence for the efficacy of J.
communis.
The oil found in Juniper has many effects due to the wide range
of compounds found in it, it has antifungal, bactericidal, digestive,
emmagogue, stimulant and diuretic properties. The poisonous plant
research labatory, Utah. Found that the Isocupressic Acid in Juniper
brought about uterine contractions. The anti-inflammatory properties
of Juniper were proved by the Department of Pharmacology, Spain:
Juniper leaf and stem extract reduced rat paw oedema. The Freie
Universitat, Berlin discovered that juniper was non-toxic and had
no effect on kidney morphology or function.
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1. "Juniper"
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