The berries and leaves of juniper were used in herbal medicine, although now the herb is most commonly known in the kitchen, since the berries are used to flavor certain dishes.
It was used to treat indigestion and flatulence. It was also used in the curing of kidney and bladder conditions and, being a diuretic, was particularly effective in curing dropsy. It was sometimes used in conjunction will other diuretics.
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