Juniper
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Juniper in TCM:

Explore the properties of Juniper according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: warm

Channels: KD, LV

Flavors: aromatic, bitter, pungent

Special Properties:
disperses cold, clears damp, disperses wind


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Essential oil of Juniper is known for its ability to disperse cold, resolve dampness, and expel wind. It is specifically good for wind-damp-cold and damp-cold problems.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Kidney and Liver. The flavor of Juniper is bitter and acrid, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.