alone in sensitive conditions. Small doses reduce irritation, while large doses may increase it, so it is
best to combine with peach leaves (Amygdalus persica), a little marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis),
uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos), parsley (petroselinum crispum), alfalfa (Medicago sativa), etc.
A useful agent for many ailments: expels wind and strengthens the stomach, for coughs and shortness of
breath, consumption, rupture, cramps, convulsions, gout, sciatica, dropsy, and ague. It will strengthen the
nerves and is an agent used for epilepsy; some causes are aggravated due to stomach, intestinal, and nerve
vibratory interference. Kills worms in children and adults. Dr. Coffin tells us: “If Juniper boughs are
burnt to ashes and the ashes put into water, a medicine will be obtained that has cured the dropsy in an
advanced stage.”
For fumigating a room that has been used by a patient with an infectious disease, a solution used as a
spray destroys all fungi.
DOSE: To make an infusion, several tablespoonfuls of the berries are generally prepared by macerating
(softening by soaking), then adding them to 1 pint of boiling water for ½ hour or more. Cool and divide
the mixture into four portions, which are then taken morning, noon, afternoon, and evening. Dose of the
tincture, 10–30 drops.
HOMEOPATHIC CLINICAL: Tincture of fresh ripe berries for dropsy, dysmenorrhea, hemorrhage.
RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE: Mozshevelnik obiknovennyi, or Juniper vulgaris, grows in many parts of Russia.
The berries and twigs are used for medicinal purpose with nastoika (in vodka) as diuretic, expectorant,
disinfectant, digestive, antiseptic (Atlas, Moscow, 1962). Junipers are direct in affect and the doses
should be kept very small; steep 1 teaspoonful in 1 cup of boiling water for 15 minutes, strain, take 1
tablespoonful three times a day. WARNING: cannot be used when kidneys are inflamed. Used successfully in
colpatitis (vaginal inflammation) (Saratov University, 1962). The raw berries for stomach ulcers;
decoction of berries and twigs for menstrual restoration and diatheses (uric acid) retention throughout, or
specific parts of the body.