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Rilig
January 16th, 2012, 06:47 PM
Does anyone know a hair-related use for juniper berries? Can you apply a tea made with it to your hair for some remedy or something? You know, does anyone know any use for juniper berries, in general? I found a bag full of dried berries and I'd love to use them.
airmid
January 16th, 2012, 07:15 PM
I would like to know this as well, I harvest these whenever I can and have a bag! I use them for tea and incense. :) Wonderful stuff, juniper!
Kat
January 16th, 2012, 07:16 PM
I've used them on my hair ever since I read years and years ago that they were good for hair-- though I don't remember why!
ktani
January 16th, 2012, 08:15 PM
Topical use is not recommended,
http://www.drugs.com/npp/juniper.html
"Topically applied juniper can cause potentially carcinogenic DNA damage and, in large doses, convulsions and renal damage."
irishlady
January 16th, 2012, 08:16 PM
Juniper is good for the scalp, so maybe some kind of tea rinse?
irishlady
January 16th, 2012, 08:17 PM
Topical use is not recommended,
http://www.drugs.com/npp/juniper.html
"Topically applied juniper can cause potentially carcinogenic DNA damage and, in large doses, convulsions and renal damage."

Oh ok, ignore my previous comment then lol..I had just heard that it was good...oh well.
joliherb
January 16th, 2012, 08:22 PM
They are great for a diaretic. I wish I had a tree to harvest them. I use them everyday but I buy them.
Moor_tu_lyfe
January 17th, 2012, 05:15 AM
Topical use is not recommended,
http://www.drugs.com/npp/juniper.html
"Topically applied juniper can cause potentially carcinogenic DNA damage and, in large doses, convulsions and renal damage."

Ktani- you are a veritable fountain of information. Either you have some fabulous databases at your fingertips, or your brain will explode one day!!:D Love ya work!!
ktani
January 17th, 2012, 06:11 AM
Ktani- you are a veritable fountain of information. Either you have some fabulous databases at your fingertips, or your brain will explode one day!!:D Love ya work!!

Thank you - probably the latter, lol.

Actually, I just ask the search engines the "right" questions.
Nini
January 17th, 2012, 06:19 AM
They taste great in casseroles, especially with venison. You can also use them very successfully in sauces.