Juniperus Species

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Scientific Name: Juniperus species

Common Name(s): Juniper

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: stem, fruit

oly 27 Dec, 2009	IAW edible and medical plants of the west, berries and leaves. Native cultures and herbalists as a strong diuretic and urinary track disinfectant, contraceptive in women, studies suggest berries may be useful in treating insulin-dependant diabetes
Current Rating: 0.5000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	CAUTION--Many plants may be called cedars but are not related to junipers and may be harmful. Always look for the berrylike structures, needle leaves, and resinous, fragrant sap to be sure the plant you have is a juniper.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Description: Junipers, sometimes called cedars, are trees or shrubs with very small, scalelike leaves densely crowded around the branches. Each leaf is less than 1.2 centimeters long. All species have a distinct aroma resembling the well-known cedar. The berrylike cones are usually blue and covered with a whitish wax.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: Look for junipers in open, dry, sunny areas throughout North America and northern Europe. Some species are found in southeastern Europe, across Asia to Japan, and in the mountains of North Africa.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The berries and twigs are edible. Eat the berries raw or roast the seeds to use as a coffee substitute. Use dried and crushed berries as a seasoning for meat. Gather young twigs to make a tea.
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oly 27 Dec, 2009
Current Rating: -0.5000

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