Juniper

(Junperus) genus of evergreen coniferous shrubs and trees of cypress family (cupressaceae). Juniper galberries containing the essential oil are used for kidney and bladder diseases as an anti-inflammatory agent, for dermatitis and various forms of eczema, for rheumatism, gout, polyarthritis, neuralgia and radiculitis. Juniper has a diuretic and cleansing effect. It is included in the juniper extract.