Brief Introduction
Juniper belongs to a variable genus of about 50 species, many of which are planted as ornamentals. Many varieties on sale at the nursery are propagated from male plants and do not bear the medicinal berries valued in herbalism.
Juniper closely resembles cypress, and like cypress it is valued for its detoxifying action on the body. The use and reputation of juniper berries and their own is ancient, yet few human studies have been done. Many Native American tribes of North America have traditionally used juniper for a wide range of ailments. 
Juniper helps to eliminate excess water and is used as a mild diuretic to treat to treaturinary problems, usually in combination with other herbs. In 1984, the German Commission E approved the use of juniper dried fruit in teas and extracts to relieve dyspepsia (disturbed digestion or indigestion), but did not approve juniper as a single-ingredient aquaretic (an agent that increases urine flow, without affecting electrolyte balance). Juniper's detoxifying properties are also employed in the treatment of wounds and inflamatory diseases such as goutand rheumatoid arthritisand according to studies inhibited the formation of inflammatory prostaglanins. 
In addition juniper berries help clear congestion so are often included in cold remedies to relieve congestion and improve breathing Indeed, juniper berries have such a wide range of uses that no herbal medicine chest should be without them.







Function
1.Assisting in combating any sort of inflammations, including the ones of respiratory system and skin 
  infections like warts, gout, psoriasis, etc
2.Be widely used in culinary, not only fir its aromatic qualities, but also for its properties to  stimulate digestion
  and fix moderate digestive problems.
3. Be of help to those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, joint pains, sore muscles and so on.