Bulk Herbs: Juniper Berry (Organic)
Juniperus communis
Format: Berries
Size: 1 oz package
Also known as: Juniperus communis and Common Juniper.
Farming Type: Organic
Origin: Albania
The juniper is an evergreen tree native to Europe, Asia, and the northern parts of North America and it is especially abundant in central Texas and Eastern Oregon. The history and folklore concerning the juniper tree is long reaching. The first recorded mention of use is in an Egyptian papyrus from 1500 B.C.E. Juniper was the symbol of the Canaanites fertility goddess Ashera. Western European folklore tells that is a juniper tree is planted by the door to your home, a witch cannot enter. Juniper incense has also been used by the Scottish to ward off the evil eye, and by the Tibetans to remove demons.
The purple, blue, violet, or blackish-brown fruits are harvested in early autumn for culinary and medicinal use. The berries, whole, ground, or rubbed through a sieve. To prevent loss of essential oil, juniper berries should not be ground, crushed, or rubbed until just before use. The herb is frequently combined with birch leaf, horsetail, parsley “seed,” or restharrow in herbal diuretic teas. Today, the best known use of juniper berries is the main flavoring agent in gin.
NOTE: If you have been using juniper berry tea for several weeks and you urine smells like violets, you have been using the herb too long. Continued overdose can cause renal irritation and blood in the urine, so only use in moderation. Since juniper berries can stimulate uterine contractions, avoid use during pregnancy. They should not be used by anyone who has inflammation of the kidneys.
In magic, Juniper is ruled by Sun and Fire, which makes it an outstanding herb for magic involving protection and hex-breaking. It is one of the earliest incenses used by Mediterranean witches for protection of all types. It can also be added to love mixtures to increase lust in a relationship or for men looking to improve their potency. Also a wonderful herb to add for spells cast for someone recovering from illness or surgery as it will help boost their constitution.
Keywords: Psychic powers, protection, lust, Exorcisms, health
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