Juniper Berries

Juniper - is most known for flavoring gin and was also fermented and used to make wine.  It is famously used for health, and healing, promotes vitality, protects against accidents and attack, and in ancient times it was said to repel snakes.  Juniper was burned to remove spirits, used in exorcism works, protects against evil, and can be used for hex breaking.   Can also be added to love incense, to increase male potency, and to increase psychic powers. Scientific Name - Juniperus communis Other Name - Gin berry, GInny Origin - Said to be native to much of the northern hemisphere Magical Power - Healing, Protection, Exorcism, Psychic, Unhexing Used in Making - Baths, Conditioning Oils, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Incense Planet - Sun Element - Fire Energy Archetype - Masculine Parts Used - Berries, Essential Oil, Leaf, Resin Medicinal Uses - Juniper has antiseptic properties and can detoxify and cleanse the body of waste products that cause cellulite, arthritis, and rheumatism.  Juniper