# 🌿 Juniper
**Scientific Name:** Juniperus communis
**Botanical Family:** Cupressaceae
**Plant Type:** Shrub
**Geographical Origin:** Europe, North America
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## 🔹 Description
Juniper berries are used as a diuretic and digestive aid.
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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Diuretic, Digestive Aid
– **Temperament:** Neutral
**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Bloating
– Heartburn
– Indigestion
– Nausea
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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Essential Oil
– **Dosage:** 1 tsp dried berries as tea
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## 🔹 Usage Model
Supports kidney and digestive health.
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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Cranberry for kidney health
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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid excessive intake; consult doctor.
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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Juniper** (*Juniperus communis*): a shrub from Europe, North America. Properties: Diuretic, Digestive Aid. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.