About Juniper
The berry of Juniperus communis, traditionally used as a diuretic and for digestion. Evidence is traditional; the essential oil can irritate the kidneys, so prolonged use is discouraged. ⚠️ Contraindicated in pregnancy (uterine stimulant); avoid in kidney disease.
What Juniper supports
- Traditional diuretic and digestive herb
How much Juniper to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
100–1000
mg
Traditional diuretic use; amounts vary. No established dose. Avoid prolonged use (kidney irritation).
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Traditional use only; kidney-irritation caution
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