Juniper Berries

Juniper berries are packed with antioxidants. They also contain volatile oils, vitamin C and flavonoids. Which means they can help supplement your diet as well. The volatile oils can even boost antiseptic properties, which makes it a good tea to enjoy while supporting great health.  Many people prepare Juniper berry as a tea, an extract or capsule. Some people sprinkle it on their food or add it to their drinks or smoothies. Juniper berry is the main flavoring agent in gin. 

Juniper Berries History

The juniper is an evergreen tree that is native to Europe, Asia, and the northern parts of North America. They produces tiny pine cones sometimes called berries. Juniper berries have a pungent, pine like flavor. They are used to spice up many cuisines. This includes European and Indian recipes and some game dishes. The berries are used whole, ground, or rubbed through a sieve. Wait until just before use to crush, ground, or rub through a sieve. This will help to prevent the loss of the essential oils. Some species have POISONOUS fruits. You shouldn’t just go around eating any fruit you see without proper knowledge of the species.