Juniper
| 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.
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