Dried juniper berries (or fresh ones, when they are available) are used as a flavoring in Northern European cuisine, especially in Scandinavia, Germany and the Alsace region of France. Americans are most likely to have encountered juniper in gin, the liquor that gets its name from the Dutch or French word for juniper. read more
Juniper berries are rich in antioxidants that might protect your body from oxidative damage. In addition to vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant, juniper berries also contain a host of flavonoids and polyphenols. read more