Juniper

Action and Therapy. Juniper is a gastric stimulant and a stimulating diuretic to be used in atonic and depressed conditions, usually in chronic affections of the kidneys and urinary passages with catarrhal or pus-laden discharges.

Therapy. Juniper has long been in use as a general diuretic and soothing kidney remedy. It is indicated in feeble or aged patients with persistent dragging or weight across the kidneys. In chronic disease it is especially beneficial.

Properties and Uses. Juniper berries are a mild stimulant and relaxant, chiefly influencing the kidneys and bladder. They are a pleasant and somewhat prompt diuretic, not usable in acute inflammation of any portion of the renal apparatus, but answering an excellent purpose in all renal congestions, aching through the back and loins, catarrh of the bladder, etc.

Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage. Oil of cade has been much used in France as a remedy in many cutaneous affections, as prurigo, chronic eczema, particularly of the moist variety, psoriasis, pityriasis rubra, and favus, and for the removal of worms (3 to 5 drops, several times a day). Probably our common tar will, as a substitute, prove fully as effectual. It is largely used upon animals. It may be used pure, or in ointment, liniments, soaps, or glycerites.