Common juniper (Juniperus communis): properties, use and culture

Where does juniper grow?

Adapted to all types of climate, Juniper grows from the seaside to the mountain slopes. Exposure: it likes full sun, as well as partial or complete shade.

When should juniper be pruned?

When should juniper be pruned? Maintenance pruning in summer around mid-July. Cut the hedge in June and September at the end of the shoots.

How to take care of juniper?

Juniper Care and Pruning If pruning is necessary to reduce or balance branching, it should be done in early summer, avoiding pruning too close to the trunk and preferring a light pruning to a heavy one.

How to propagate juniper?

Dig several holes in the ground a few inches apart in all directions with a pencil. Place a stem in each hole, taking care not to remove the hormone powder when placing the stems. Gently sprinkle the soil around the seedlings. Water in a very fine rain to moisten the mixture.

When to pick juniper berries?

Autumn is the season for harvesting juniper berries, which can be found not only in gardens but also in the countryside, where this shrub grows on poor, sunny soils: wasteland, moors, clearings, forest edges up to 2,500 m in altitude.

How to make juniper essential oil?

Juniper essential oil (EO) is obtained by complete steam distillation of its berries and branches. Juniper EO is light yellow, even colourless, and turns brown as it ages (it becomes yellow-green).

How to recognize juniper?

How to recognize it?

• Its bark is reddish.
• The juniper has yellowish and greenish flowers. ...
• The leaves are blue-green needles with a white stripe, with a pleasant fragrance.

What are the benefits of juniper?

Because of its warming properties, juniper is considered a universal panacea: it cleanses the kidneys and has diuretic properties, thus relieving urinary tract infections, bladder irritability and a constant feeling of cold. By warming the pelvis, it relieves menstrual pain and cramps.

What is the difference between juniper and cade?

Juniper berries are used in cooking (juniper berries) and juniper wood is traditionally used to repel insects (especially moles). It is also very suitable for carving and making small objects. Cade oil has antiseptic properties.

How to use juniper berries?

- In an infusion: Boil 2 g of dried berries for twenty minutes in 150 ml of water. Use 2 or 3 times a day before meals in case of digestive disorders.

Which juniper is edible?

Only common juniper (Juniperus communis) and common juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) are edible.

How to make an infusion of juniper berries?

Pour the equivalent of one teaspoon of berries into a cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes, then steep for 10 minutes before straining. Drink 2 to 3 cups a day.

Where can I find juniper berries?

Amazon.co.uk: juniper berry.

Juniper is a plant with many virtues. Its berries are rich in antioxidants and have diuretic properties. They can also help relieve joint and muscle pain thanks to their anti-inflammatory action. Juniper essential oil can also be used to treat respiratory problems such as coughs and bronchitis. Finally, juniper has a relaxing effect that can help calm anxiety and stress.