What does it help with
- Kidney inflammation and diuretic effect
- Rheumatism and gout
- Digestive problems
- Antiseptic effects
Active compounds
Essential oils (terpineol, pinene, sabinene), flavonoids, organic acids.
Terpene essential oils stimulate the kidneys — juniper is one of the strongest diuretics.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodOctober – December
Plant partsblue berries
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureBathOil
Pro tip: Don't drink juniper with kidney disease or during pregnancy — essential oils are potent.
Recipes
1 Tea for kidneys ▾
10–15 crushed berries boil 10 min in 300 ml water. Drink 2× a day max. 4 weeks.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Medicinal bath ▾
Boil 100 g of the dried herb for 20 minutes in 2 litres of water. Strain and add the decoction to a warm bath. Bathe for 15–20 minutes. The herbs act through the skin — excellent for skin inflammation, rheumatism, or to relax the nervous system.
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