ðŸŠķIndigenous / Native American🏕ïļMongolian Traditional Medicine

Juniper Berry Extract

capsule

Conditions addressed

Kidney SupportDigestive IssuesInflammationDetox

Suggested dosage

1–2 capsules daily with food, unless otherwise directed

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children

Pregnancy

Avoid

Juniper berry has a well-documented traditional history as an abortifacient/emmenagogue and can be a kidney irritant at concentrated doses — contraindicated in pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Avoid

Contraindicated during breastfeeding given its uterine-stimulant reputation and kidney-irritant potential.

Children

Avoid

Kidney-irritant potential at concentrated doses means juniper is not used medicinally in children.

Interactions & contraindications

Diuretics, diabetes medications, lithium

Additive diuretic and blood-sugar-lowering effects.