Juniper fruit - Red, for kidneys, Juniperus oxycedrus Red Juniper fruit Juniperus oxycedrus L. Red juniper berries have been used since ancient times to treat skin diseases due to the antifungal and antiseptic properties they possess. Long before they were used in food, the Greeks used juniper berries as medicine and stimulants for Olympic athletes. Red juniper Juniperus oxycedrus is a different species than blue-green Juniperus communis. The fruits of the Red Juniper are edible, juicy and sweet, with a pleasant bitterness and very nutritious. They are also widely used as tea, in culinary specialties, healthy food supplements and in the alcohol industry (gin, brandies, liqueurs, wines). Benefits of Red Juniper berries 1. Juniper berries can help improve heart health by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol. Animal studies have shown that juniper extract lowers total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in diabetic rats compared to a control group. 2. Juniper berries have antidiabetic properties, which are due to the high concentration of antioxidants in them. Studies show that intake of juniper berries by people with diabetes significantly reduces blood sugar levels and increases good cholesterol. 3. Juniper berries are rich in flavonoids and essential oils that have been shown to exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory properties. A study showed that juniper essential oil significantly reduced inflammation in human skin. 4. Antioxidants are compounds that prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals play a role in causing cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. The presence of antioxidants in these little fruits has been shown to protect cells from free radical damage. To your surprise, juniper berries contain almost 87 different types of antioxidant compounds. The study also found that ripe berries are more beneficial to act as an antioxidant because they contain a greater number of compounds compared to unripe juniper berries. 5. Juniper berries have antibacterial and antifungal properties. They help with various infections as a result of bacteria or fungi. 6. They help improve digestion and relieve bloating. 7. Juniper berries are believed to act as a relaxant that calms the body and provides a reduction in stress and anxiety. Helps improve sleep quality. 8. They have a general strengthening effect. Action of Juniper red fruit Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, calming the central nervous system, uro-antiseptic and stimulating digestion. Mild hypotensive effect. General strengthening. Application of Juniper red fruit With increased stomach acidity, painful menstruation, cough and externally with rheumatism. In chronic inflammations of the kidneys and bladder. Method of use of Juniper red fruit Infusion: 2 tsp. crushed fruits are poured with 250 ml of boiling water. It is filtered after 3 hours and drunk for 1 day in sips. For skin rashes, chew 1 fruit, increasing the number of consumed fruits by 1 piece every day up to 15 pieces daily. Then every day it is reduced by one fruit. Composition Red Juniper dried fruit (Juniperus communis L.). SHIPPING DELIVERY: WARNING: We ship every day Monday - Friday in our timezone GMT+2. All deliveries take place within one working day after received/confirmed payment. All items are located and sent from Bulgaria. We carefully pack all orders and if possible use ecologically environmentally friendly packing. We try to satisfy the demands of all our customers and offer, up to your country, 2 or 3 different shipping options: Economy (slowest/cheapest), Standard (balanced) Express (fastest/most expensive). 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