Juniper
Juniperus communis
Folk names:
Warning: Dopplegangers + Kidney + Blood Sugar Levels + Pregnancy + Anticoagulants
Check your family and species! Not all juniper is created equal and some is poisonous. Make sure you know preceisely what you're getting when buying "Juniper".
If you are pregnant, in treatment for kidney, blood sugar, or coagulation irregularities - AVOID juniper.
Sources
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A Green Witch's Cupboard by Deborah J. Martin (Indiebound Books)
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Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham (Indiebound Books)
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The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential oils, and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock (Indiebound Books)
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Grove & Grotto, A Witch's Glossary of Herbs (Vendor Blog Post)
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The Herbarium by The Herbal Academy of New England, Monographs, Juniper (Subscription Content)
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The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs by Judy Ann Nock (Indiebound Books)
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Native American Herbal Apothecary: Herbalism Encyclopedia & Herbal Dispensory by Tamaya Kawisenhawe (Indiebound Books)
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Northeast Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 101 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness by Liz Neves (Indiebound Books)
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Du song
Ayurvedic: Hapusa
Planet:
Element:
Gender: Masculine
Astrological Sign:
Chakra: Crown
Taste:
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Bitter
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Pungent
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Sweet
Energy:
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Dry
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Warm
Parts Used: Bark, Berry, Leaf
Uses
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Food
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Infusion
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Tincture
Magical Uses
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Attraction
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Cleansing
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Energy
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Fertility
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Health
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Home Blessing
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Love
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Luck
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Peace
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Prosperity
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Protection
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Psychic Abilities
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Purification
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Spiritual Awakening
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Truth
Medicinal Uses
(This information has been collected from Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine as well as The Herbal Academy of New England, it has NOT been confirmed by Licensed Herbalist)
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Antibacterial
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Anti-catarrhal
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Anti-fungal
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Anti-inflammatory
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Antimicrobial
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Antineoplastic
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Antinociceptive
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Antioxidant
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Anti-rheumatic
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Antiseptic
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Antiviral
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Carminative
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Digestive
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Diuretic
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Hypoglycemic
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Hypolipidemic
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Stomachic
WARNING: Talk to your Doctor/Medical Professional before adding any
Supplements, herbal teas, Infusions, etc.
Part of the reason that we list Medical Jargin is because many plants can interfere with or even counteract medications we already take or it can exacerbate
ailments we already have.
When talking to your Medical Professional, we suggest asking what "actions" an herb might do to interfere with your health, either positive of negative. For example, if you suffer from heartburn, a Cholagogue which creates more bile may not be advantagous. Too much of a good thing, eh?