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Conifer gymnospermo plant the Juniper (Homewares. name Juniperus) is a genus belonging to the Peykwdwn class and to the family of Kyparissoeidwn with 60 species of aromatic evergreen trees or shrubs. It is known in Greece and with the names of Juniper and Cedar, While in Cyprus called invisible. Has two types of leaves, needle and pointed and ordered every two or three. Some species have small leaves with scales.
From some species comes out oil used in perfumes as well as in pharmaceutical. The dried berries of some species are used in Austria and Germany as karikeyma in cooking. It is believed that Juniper has antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antirreymatikes and stomach due to volatile oil properties that contain fruit. This oil has terpenes, sugar, tar, tannin and resin. It also contains the flavonoid amentoflaboni that purports to act against viruses such as herpes virus. The resin is considered beneficial to the skin as a means against psoriasis. Used against infections, against chronic arthritis, fluid retention, some awareness, heartburn and indigestion. The Juniper is a powerful diuretic that can be used during urinary infections. [source: Wikipedia]
The Juniper is considered the plant breathlessness (the fruits of) and even digestive, appetite stimulant and digestion and simultaneously blood cleanser. Also , considered diuretic and antiseptic (because the antibiotic substances containing) and even antifysitiko and skin irritant, against dropsy, gout , for rheumatism and infections of the kidneys and the bladder. The Juniper accounted for in the past the plant longevity. Was that the belief that the decoction of help to prolong life. The above logic, however not proven. When the fruits of burned rosemary leaves disinfect the room of a patient.
The Juniper, Herb against cellulite:
Recipe for making a gel to combat cellulite and localized fat:
- 97 ml spring water or mineral water
- 2 ml xanthan gum
- 10 drops preservative (Anyone who chooses to use)
- 7 drops juniper
- 10 drops of rosemary
- 5 lemon drops
- 5 drops lavender
- 5 drops grapefruit
If we, add to rate 1-2% of the total formulation, a base oil of your choice for more hydration (proposed apricot oil).
The simplest procedure: Slowly add the xanthan gum in water tapping with wire. As the mixture begins to gel homogenized in, add the remaining ingredients and continue beating, always slightly so as not to become too “white” the final mixture.
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