Description
Description: A juniper berry is the female seed cone produced by the various species of junipers. It is not a true berry but a cone with unusually fleshy and merged scales, which give it a berry-like appearance.
The cones from a handful of species, especially Juniperus communis, are used as a spice, particularly in European cuisine, and also give gin its distinctive flavour.
Juniper berries have been called the only spice derived from conifers, although tar and inner bark from pine trees is sometimes considered a spice as well.
Botanical Name:
Juniperus communis
Common Names: Genévrier.
Ginepro. Enebro. Gemeiner Wachholder
Medicinal Part: Berry
INCI Name: Juniperus Communis Fruit
Safety Guidelines: Should not be used for more than six weeks in succession. Persons with Inflammatory kidney disease should not use this herb. Not to be used during pregnancy.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Max % Ashes: 9.0
Max % Foreign Matters: 2.0
Max % Loss on Drying: 9.0
Max % Other Foreign Matters
Overripe Fruit: 5.0
Actives
Min Essential Oil (%): 2.0
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