Juniper Berry Botanical Extract

Juniper Berry Botanical Extract (Juniperus communis)

Juniper (Juniperus communis) is an evergreen coniferous shrub native to the Northern Hemisphere, found across Europe, Asia, and North America, with a documented history of medicinal use spanning thousands of years across European, Native American, and Arabic herbal traditions. It is one of the oldest and most widely distributed medicinal plants in the world, with archaeological evidence of use dating back to ancient Egypt. Juniper berries are perhaps best known as the defining botanical flavour of gin — a tradition rooted in their original use as a medicinal herb.

Juniper Berry is classified as a diuretic, carminative, and anti-inflammatory herb in Western herbal medicine. It has a particularly well-established traditional history of use for urinary, digestive, and musculoskeletal wellness. This extract is wildcrafted and prepared in 60% alcohol from Juniper berries.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Monoterpenes — including α-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, and limonene; the primary volatile oil compounds in Juniper Berry; responsible for its characteristic aroma and many of its traditional diuretic and carminative properties
• Sesquiterpenes — including β-caryophyllene and germacrene; naturally occurring compounds with research interest in the context of inflammatory wellness
• Flavonoids — including quercetin, amentoflavone, and isoscutellarein; naturally occurring antioxidant compounds
• Coumarins — naturally occurring compounds present in the berry
• Diterpenes — including communic acid and isocommunic acid; naturally occurring compounds characteristic of Juniperus species
• Vitamin C — naturally present in the berry
• Tannins — naturally occurring astringent compounds

Traditional Herbal Use

Urinary & Kidney Wellness

Juniper Berry is one of the most important diuretic herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for urinary wellness. It is classified as a diuretic and urinary antiseptic herb in traditional herbal practice and is a classic inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for urinary wellness support.

Digestive & Carminative Wellness

Juniper Berry is classified as a carminative and digestive herb in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for digestive and gastrointestinal wellness. Its aromatic monoterpene content has made it a traditional inclusion in herbal formulas for digestive support.

Musculoskeletal & Inflammatory Wellness

Juniper Berry has a traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for musculoskeletal and inflammatory wellness. Its naturally occurring monoterpene and flavonoid content have generated research interest in the context of inflammatory wellness, and it has a traditional history of use in herbal formulas for musculoskeletal support.

Metabolic Wellness

Juniper Berry has a traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for metabolic wellness. Its naturally occurring flavonoid and volatile oil content have generated research interest in the context of metabolic support.

Nervous System & Calmative Wellness

Juniper Berry has a traditional history of use as a calmative herb in Western herbal medicine, with traditional use for nervous system and stress wellness.

How to Use

Take 10–20 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Not recommended for long-term continuous use — traditionally used in short courses. Drink plenty of water when using diuretic herbs.

Precautions

Not recommended if you have kidney disease or kidney inflammation — Juniper Berry is contraindicated in kidney disease. Not recommended during pregnancy — Juniper Berry is contraindicated in pregnancy due to its uterine stimulant properties. Not recommended during breastfeeding without practitioner guidance. Not recommended for long-term continuous use without practitioner guidance. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking diuretic medications or diabetes medications.

Ingredients

Wildcrafted Juniper (Juniperus communis) berries, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Hydrangea Root Extract — complementary urinary and kidney wellness herb
• Uva Ursi Extract — complementary urinary wellness herb
• Turmeric Extract — complementary anti-inflammatory herb
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.