Food Poisoning

Common name: Juniper

 

Genus: Juniperus

 

Species: Communis

 

Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest

 

Uses: for upset stomachs and (GI) Gastrointestinal infections

 

Preparation:

1. Chew the berries: this gets digestive juices going
2. Make a tea: boil water and berries together and let simmer: by drinking this it aids in getting rid of bacteria

Active chemicals: Alpha-phellandrene: This is one of the chemicals in the oils of the berries which is essential in the aid of digestion


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Juniper. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-724-juniper.aspx?activeingredientid=724&activeingredientname=juniper

Juniperus communis - Natural medicine facts. (n.d.). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/juniperus-communis.html