Botanical Name
Juniperus communis
 
Usual Origin(s)
Albania, Macedonia
 
Description
Blue juniper is the edible round berry of an evergreen shrub with a distinct, aromatic odor. Traditionally used in northern/central European and Scandinavian cuisine to give a sharp, clear flavor to meats. Juniper is also used to flavor gin and also for sauerkraut. In herbal medicine, juniper berries are most often used as a diuretic. Eastern European juniper has more of a straight piney-juniper flavor than Italian juniper.
 
Magical Uses: 
Protection, Anti-Theft, Love, Exorcism, and Health
 
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