Juniper Berries Part 1: Benefits, Harvesting, & How to Make Juniper-Infused Oil

[@e.miller8943]

Ash juniper trees are basically like weeds in central Texas. This video inspired me to go out of my condo and eat 2 berries. They taste somewhat like cilantro but have an aroma like eucalyptus. There is a distillery near here that uses the berries off select junipers to make gin.

[@KeshaIsAwakened]

amazing video thank you so much for your tutorial so very kind of you

[@Flaneusing]

Amazing and thank you for all the information. Subscribing now❣️

[@blkcoupequattro]

Bombay Sapphire Ginn 7 botanicals, no surprise that the British used it in conjunction with Tonic with Quinine ….

[@samanthadelic]

This is so informative thank you!!

[@1ACL]

Why do you dry the berries before making the oil ?

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

Even tho they are pretty dry , we want to prevent mold from any natural water in the berries after mixing with oil.

[@1ACL]

Thanks, that makes sense. I'm going to make some juniper oil. Do you think it would be good for massage oil? Do you think it can be too strong to put directly on skin if made very concentrated?

[@AlaneLane]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾✨

[@Buffcole1]

Hi, how would you make a tincture out of it? Blend or leave berries whole?

[@markkristynichols845]

Perfect timing as I just passed my juniper bush wondering what can I do with these beautiful blue berries??? Awesome sis! Thanks, Kristy in Missouri zone 6b and a new sub!!! 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

Thank you! And wonderful about your juniper berries!!

[@vincentc6717]

What time of year is the best to Harv's these?

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

Fall/Winter and some times depending on the tree i have harvested even early spring...

[@corrinenolan344]

We *call* not called them ghost beads. We *Use* not used. We're still here.

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

For sure. I still make them and gift them- especially for children :)

[@josefpatrick6222]

Calm down dont take it personally

[@corrinenolan344]

@josefpatrick6222 hi I'm indigenous. Mind your business. Thanks.

[@josefpatrick6222]

@@corrinenolan344 And? Were all human. Just because you happen to be born a Native American doesn't mean much.

[@corrinenolan344]

@josefpatrick6222 were talking about native culture 🤡 like I said. Mind your nonindigenous business. You ppl always feel the need to insert yourselves. This is specifically my tribes tradition. Thanks for your two pennies but no thx.

[@mikeike7114]

Hi. There are 2 types of Juniper Berry. The juniper monosperma vs juniper communis. What’s the difference between the two?? Is one better than the other? Which one is best and safest to consume for health? Thank you very much.

[@socalives]

I live in Northern Az and have a pound of berries. How can I safely store them for long term. I’m new at this and wanted to use them for tea. Thanks

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

What I do is allow them to dry in a brown bag or an open glass container covered with a cloth. Juniper are low in moisture so you don’t have to worry about mold. They are will last a long time! When they are dry I store them in a glass mason jar with a lid .

[@StarDreamMemories]

Thank you so much

[@corygardner3945]

Hi, are you handling the common midwestern Juniper here, or is the variety you have found in the higher elevations in AZ? I got some from while I was in AZ (not Alligator Juniper) and trying to figure out the best way to sprout the seeds and in how long it takes to grow them.

[@hathanaut]

Do you know if they have to be harvested directly from the tree? If the berries fall to the ground do they become toxic the way mesquite pods do? Thank you for all of this wonderful information!!

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

Hi - it is best to harvest right from the tree for consumption- The ones on the ground you can harvest to make ghost bead threads for bracelets and such :)

[@hathanaut]

@@jaxtemplehealth1311 awesome. Thank you so much!! 😁😁

[@cricketycrickets3141]

Can I use that oil for my salad?

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

Possibly? just a small amount perhaps - its rather strong. - if you try it let me know how you like it.

[@Psychiatry.321]

My Name is Berry

[@awkwardmyrtle]

I'm sorry if you answered this, but can you just safely eat them straight from the tree?

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

My personal experience is 1-3 berries have no side effects , I would caution eating more than that straight. :!

[@carolcole570]

I don’t remember where, but I saw a video on cedar berries and decided to order a bag. Now, here I am starring at them, and not knowing what to DO with them ! I cracked one open with my teeth, found the berry inside, but it is as hard as a ROCK. I would never ever be able to crack it open with my teeth ! If I attempted to boil BUNCHES to make a cup of tea, these critters are sooooo hard, I seriously doubt they would ever soften enough TO make tea. So, here I am stuck with a bag of these things. Any ideas, folks ? Thank you. 8-10-22.

[@jaxtemplehealth1311]

Hi! How to tried a Decoction? It’s a great way to extract properties from roots, bark and dried berries. Place 3 tablespoons of dried herbs into a small sauce pan. Cover the herbs with a quart of cold water. Slowly heat the water to a simmer and cover. Allow to gently simmer for 20 to 45 minutes. Strain into a quart jar, but do not discard the herbs.

[@carolcole570]

@@jaxtemplehealth1311 Wow ! Thank you so very much ! ❤️

[@carolcole570]

@@jaxtemplehealth1311 . Thank you !

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

They make gin from juniper berries. Germans use them in cooking. I have used them when cooking red cabbage. You don't want to bite into one though; the taste is too strong. But you can put them into a 'bouquet garni'; a small cheese cloth sack and remove them before serving.

[@RobertLaTuso]

My parents recently cut down a massive 75+ Year old Juniper Tree

[@1ACL]

Bummer

[@sumshine928]

It boggles me how people can cut down huge trees like that.