(Non-official,Juniper Berries.)

Origin. - The fruit of Juniperis communis (L.), an evergreen tree indigenous in the northern hemisphere and found in the United States and Canada and in Europe.

Description and Properties. - Berries globular, about the size of a large pea, externally of a glossy, purplish-black color, covered with a grayish bloom. They have an aromatic, balsamic odor, and a sweet terebinthinate, bitterish, and slightly acrid taste. Juniper contains a volatile oil; also juniperin, sugar, wax, fat, etc.

Dose. - 15-60 grains (1.0-4.0 Gm.).