Guest guest Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 JuniperScientific and Medicinal Info:Juniper is an evergreen bush, that bears small green berries that turnblue when ripe. It's a common shrub in the northern regions of theworld. The juice or oil from the ripe berries is sometimes used as a flavouring in England, and juniper is a common flavouring for gin. Theoil is sometimes used medicinally to help cure excess stomach gas andother digestive ailments.Also Known As...Other Names: Latin: Juniperus CommunisCommon Names: Geneva, Gin Berry, GineproMagickal PropertiesUsing Juniper in Rituals:For most magickal purposes, the berries are the typical part of theplant used. Though you can make a cleansing incense from the herbal parts as well. The berries also have cleansing or purifyingproperties, and can protect from negative energy. You can also usejuniper berries to help you attract a mate. When used for love, thedried berries are often strung together to make a charm. Juniper is one of the ingredients in the Fire of Azrael incense, usedfor divination (along with cedar and sandalwood). Fire of Azrael isdescribed by Dion Fortune in " The Sea Priestess. " No juniper to be had? You can use pine instead.-- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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