Juniper (Juniperus communis)

Evokes feelings of health, love and peace and may help to elevate one’s spiritual awareness. Improves circulation, particularly to the kidneys. Most valuable uses: Fluid retention, rheumatism, ulcers, arthritis, acne, eczema, obesity, gout, mental exhaustion, infections, nervous tension, toxicity, overindulgence of good, cystitis, sciatica, hay fever, premenstrual bloating, acne (cleanses and detoxifies), coughs, depression, nerve function & regeneration, obesity, ulcers, urinary infections, wounds and edema.

Therapeutic Properties:  Antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, anti-parasitic, tonic, depurative.

Application:  Apply to appropriate areas of the feet, directly on areas of concern.

Aromatic:  Said to improve mental clarity and memory without undue stimulating effects on the nervous system, actually quite relaxing and calming.

Contraindications:  Avoid during pregnancy, use with caution on children and very cautiously on people with kidney disease (great for infections, but not for people with kidney disease).

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