Juniper Tincture (1:4) Juniper (Juniperi communis fructus) tincture made from dried berries What is Juniper Tincture (Juniperus communis fructus)? Many people know juniper only as a spice used in sauerkraut and game dishes. But did you know that juniper berries have much more to offer than just making food more digestible? The ancient Greeks and Romans already recognized the healing potential of juniper berries. Strictly speaking, the bluish-black fruits are not berries at all, but cones. They grow on the juniper shrub or tree. This cypress family plant, with its sharp needles, can reach a height of up to 12 meters and live for as long as 600 years! Juniperus communis is found in North America, Europe, and northern Asia, preferring light coniferous forests, heaths, and moors. For the production of our tincture, we follow the knowledge of traditional folk medicine. Accordingly, we use only juniper berries, which are carefully selected according to strict quality criteria, gently dried, and extracted with alcohol. The result is a tincture that meets our high standards of quality. What folk medicine in antiquity already knew… The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that juniper was more than just a spice. They mainly used the berries in folk medicine of their time. Juniperus was especially valued for digestive complaints such as nausea, bloating, heartburn, upper abdominal pain, and vomiting. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has preserved this knowledge to this day. In addition, juniper is also used in the Far East to strengthen the kidneys and bladder. According to TCM, juniper is warming and drying. As a so-called Yang tonic, it is said to drive out cold and dampness, which manifest in kidney, bladder, and lung issues as well as sadness and colds. Juniperus communis contains valuable constituents such as:Tannins, flavonoids, invert sugars, essential oils (alpha-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, and terpinene)   Juniper tincture without questionable additives This dietary supplement contains no artificial colors, no flavorings, no added sugar, no lactose, no gluten. Juniper tincture ingredients IngredientContent per maximum daily dose Juniper berries (Juniperi communis fructus), dried, alcoholic extract approx. 2000 mg Extraction medium: Ethanol approx. 3.8 g Also contains traces of acetic acid from organic apple cider vinegar (under 1%) and pure water. Juniper tincture recommended intake The long-term daily dosage is 260 drops (approx. 8 ml) per day, ideally divided into four doses of about 65 drops each. Initially, start with only 160 drops (approx. 4.9 ml) per day — or four times 40 drops — and gradually increase over several days until reaching the intended daily dose. Use the supplied pipette to count the drops. Notes Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, dry, and always out of the reach of children. The recommended daily intake should generally not be exceeded. The tincture is naturally cloudy and must be shaken before use. Important: Contains 60% alcohol by volume. - Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women! Children from 10 years of age can safely take the same low daily dosage (according to recognized phytotherapy literature), provided the relatively small amount of alcohol is well tolerated. In general, consult a doctor before use in cases of inflammatory kidney disease. After 6 weeks of continuous use, take a break of at least one month before resuming intake.