Juniper Berries for a Healthier Lifestyle

Junipers are coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus. The most common juniper is the Juniperus communis.

Juniper berries contain many useful substances like oils, and acids. These healthy berries also possess a lot of nutrients, for instance, a high concentration of vitamin C.

They are used extensively in medicine as a potent ingredient in various medicines and treatments.

First we'll briefly go thorough what junipers are and then we list all our articles about this unique berry.

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Juniperus Communis

Juniperus communis, the juniper most common to use in foods, grows in the Nordic region and is found throughout the northern hemisphere.

It's an evergreen conifer. You can find different types of junipers all over the world. There are about 60 different juniper species.

What You Can Use Juniper Berries For

Juniper berries are commonly used as a spice, both fresh or dried ones. For example, juniper berries are especially suitable for spice to foods like game or lamb. It also goes well in sauces and marinade.

The berries are also used to make beverages, for example, juniper berry juice or tea.

Juniper berries are also used in spirits. The most common use is in gin. Gin gets its flavor from the juniper berry.

Juniper wood and needles are used for smoking meat products.

Juniper berries are said to have antiseptic capabilities and therefore believed to help treat urinary tract infections and cystitis.

It is also so that the berries can increase blood circulation in the skin.

How Juniper Berries Differ From Other Berries

Long ago, were juniper berries considered to have magical healing powers!

The difference between the juniper berries from other berries is that it is not a berry at all. It is not a true berry. It is a cone.

The cone has unusually fleshy and merged scales, which gives it a berry-like appearance.

Even though it is not a berry it can still provide you with potent health properties and, best of all, it comes combined with a wealth of flavors to your cooking!

All Our Articles About Juniper Berries

Below you'll find our articles about juniper berries.

Pick one and learn something new!

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What Are Juniper Berries?

Juniper berries, small blue edible and poisonous cones (actually not berries, despite its name), growing on shrubs or trees.

So many different species, do you know which you can eat? Find out in our article What Are Juniper Berries?

How To Harvest Juniper Berries With Ease [3 Easy Techniques]

Picking or harvesting juniper berries can be tricky.

We give you three different techniques on how you can pick the berries with ease. Rule 1: Gloves are required!

Check out which way to go might be right for you in How To Harvest Juniper Berries With Ease [3 Easy Techniques]

Are Juniper Berries Poisonous? When Should I Avoid Them?

Juniper berries are all toxic.

Juniper Communis is one of the least poisonous of them.

In this article, we teach you what to look out for and also when to avoid them.

We are also showing you with videos how the different kind look in Are Juniper Berries Poisonous? When Should I Avoid Them?

What Are Juniper Berries Good For?

Juniper berries are used in medicine, spirits, and spice.

It's even been known to chase away evil spirits!

Most varieties are edible but avoid the poisonous ones! Learn more about juniper berries in What Are Juniper Berries Good For?

What Do Juniper Berries Taste & Smell Like?

Have you ever tried juniper berries?

Their aromatic musty flavor can brighten up your meal.

Ever wondered what they taste or smell like?

Let's find out in What Do Juniper Berries Taste & Smell Like?

Juniper Berry Tea: Potent Benefits But Not For Everyone

Juniper Berry Tea is very potent.

You can make it yourself from dried juniper berries but be sure to choose the right variety and don't overdo it!

We will give you recipes on how to use the juniper berries for tea and cough medicine, but we will also give you alternatives Juniper Berry Tea: Potent Benefits But Not For Everyone

Substitute Or Replacement For Juniper Berries! [10 Ideas]

Juniper berries are hard to replace in cooking.

Here are 10 close alternatives to juniper berries to substitute it when you need it in Spices, Juice, Tea, or Smoked Meat.

Check out the list in Substitute Or Replacement For Juniper Berries! [10 Ideas]

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