Categories: Zakiyyah MaaKheper-Ast,
HERBS ARE NATURE’S MEDICINE . . .
Berries for the Kidneys and Water Retention
JUNIPER BERRIES as an herbal preparation, are primarily used for the treatment of urinary problems, like lumbar pains, uric acid buildup and gout. They are also used as an anti-inflammatory for arthritic and rheumatic ailments, as well as for indigestion and flatulence. The dried berries can be taken as a tea, made into a tincture, or powdered and taken in capsules.
They increase the appetite, aid digestion, and increase the flow of urine as a stimulating diuretic. Juniper berries can help alleviate sciatica, rheumatic pains, gravel, bladder discharges, kidney problems, and swollen joints.
An excellent tea blend for acute rheumatism, sciatica, and lumbago: combine with gravel root. To address water retention, use one ounce each of Juniper, cleavers, tansy, marshmallow, buchu leave and ¼ tsp cayenne – simmer the first 4 herbs for 20 minutes in 1quart water, pour this over the buchu and cayenne, cover and steep for 10min, strain and drink as necessary.
I personally use the hydrosols of juniper berries, laurel leaf and goldenrod in water daily to stimulate lymphatic movement.
AVOID JUNIPER BERRIES IF YOU HAVE KIDNEY DISEASE or DURING PREGNANCY.
. . . MAKE NATURE’S MEDICINE YOUR OWN
Always do your own research to discover herbs’ full benefits and contra-indications. This information is to help balance your body’s natural healing energies, and is not intended as diagnosis, treatment or cure. Email: theherbalist1750@gmail.com; phone: 347-407-4312; blog: www.herbsarenaturesmedicine.blogspot.com.
