Juniper or Juniperus has been used in various cultures and traditions around the world for its protective properties.
In the Celtic tradition: Juniper was believed to offer protection against evil spirits, witches, and negative energies. It was often used in rituals and ceremonies to ward off malevolent forces.
- Native American tradition: Some Native American tribes used juniper in smudging ceremonies to purify and protect people, places, and objects from negative energies.
- European folklore: Juniper was believed to protect against witchcraft, curses, and evil spirits. It was often hung in doorways or carried as a charm to ward off negative energies.
- Slavic tradition: Juniper was used in rituals and ceremonies to protect against evil spirits, bad luck, and negative energies.
- Hindu tradition: Juniper is considered sacred in some Hindu traditions and is used in rituals to purify and protect people and objects.
Some common ways juniper is used for protection include:
- Smudging: Burning juniper to purify and protect a space or person.
- Amulets: Wearing juniper berries or branches as a charm to ward off negative energies.
- Rituals: Using juniper in rituals and ceremonies to protect against evil spirits and negative energies.
- House protection: Hanging juniper branches or berries in doorways or windows to protect the home from negative energies.
These are just a few examples of the many traditions that use juniper as a protection plant. The specific uses and beliefs surrounding juniper vary widely across cultures and regions.
Due to its magical properties, I like to use juniper as an aura spray. I prepare a hydrosol with its berries and leaves at certain times of the moon and use it for protection in certain public spaces.
The berries are laxative and diuretic therefore are a great at stimulating the bladder, kidneys and digestive secretions.
The Juniper antimicrobial and anti-inflamatory properties make it beneficial to support the urinary health especially during urinary tract infection.
Juniper is also great at supporting the lungs during cold damp respiratory infection.
The juniper antioxidant properties Juniper extracts contain antioxidants that help protect against oxidative stress and cell damage.
Skins issues like acne, eczema, and wounds can be helped with juniper topically and internally.
As a decoction the berries and the leaves can treat rheumatic joint when applied topically.
Juniper should not be used during a kidney infection or chronic kidney weakness as the oils excreted in the urine can cause irritations.
