Juniper Berry
Juniperus communis
An aromatic berry traditionally used as a urinary and digestive bitter and diuretic.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas, european-folk): An aromatic berry traditionally used as a urinary and digestive bitter and diuretic.
An aromatic berry traditionally used as a urinary and digestive bitter and diuretic.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An aromatic berry traditionally used as a urinary and digestive bitter and diuretic.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Can irritate kidneys with prolonged use; avoid in pregnancy and kidney disease.
- Pregnancy
- Kidney disease
- Prolonged use
Can irritate kidneys with prolonged use; avoid in pregnancy and kidney disease.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.