Enebro is a medicinal plant similar to a shrub or tree with a cone-shaped cup, straight trunk with many branches with pointed leaves and greenish yellow flowers, its fruits are round and bluish or black, quite aromatic and widely used in decoration.
Juniper infusion can be used as a home remedy for digestion, vaginal discharge and can also be used in bath water, between 100 and 200 ml, to treat muscle problems, rheumatism and tendonitis.
- Enebro grows in warmer areas of Brazil and its fruits can be purchased in health food stores or in street markets.
Enebro is used to treat digestive problems, favoring digestion by its ability to produce hydrochloric acid in the stomach, and also contains nutrients and oils that combine to increase appetite in hungry people.
When used as a cream, it is an excellent ointment for acne and various skin problems, such as allergies, and also to help prevent dandruff on the scalp. Its tea facilitates the functioning of the kidneys and leads to the production of urine, being included in the treatment of certain urinary problems or for the treatment of sore throat, for its anti-inflammatory properties.
The properties of enebro are its antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, relaxing, digestive and aromatic action.
The part used in the eenbro is its whole fruit or powder, to make teas, dyes and infusions.
The side effects of enebro occur when the plant is consumed in excessive amounts and for more than 6 months and can range from kidney and gastrointestinal problems to increased uterine contractions, abortions and bladder irritation.
The main contraindications of enebro are that this plant should not be ingested by patients with nephritis or pregnant women, its essence should not be used because it is highly toxic.