Juniper berries are a key ingredient in gin, but they also have culinary and medicinal uses. They add flavor to meat dishes, sauces, and desserts, and can help with digestive and urinary tract problems. In some cultures, juniper is believed to protect against evil spirits. Gin and juniper go well together, and gin probably wouldn’t […]

Juniper berries, evolved cones of evergreen shrubs, have been used historically for medicinal and flavoring purposes. They are found in temperate zones of Europe and North America and have a tart, resinous flavor. They act as a diuretic and are used in herbal blends to cleanse the kidneys and liver. Juniper berries are used in […]