Juniper
Urinary antiseptic
Overview
Urinary antiseptic
Latin name : Juniperus communis
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Baies
- Preparation Forms
- tisane, huile essentielle, teinture mere
- Active Compounds
- terpinen-4-ol, pinene, flavonoides
Therapeutic Properties
- Diuretic
- Antiseptic
- Carminative
Recommended Dosage
1-2g berries as tea 2-3x/day (max 4 weeks)
Contraindications
- Kidney failure
- Pregnancy
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended