Juniper Berry

Family name: Cupressaceae
Botanical name: Juniperus communis

Culinary: one the prime ingredients in gin !! Slightly bitter, fruity, gin-like with a touch of turpentine.  Juniper can also be used in liqueurs, bitters and Swedish beer. A good seasoning for game birds, venison, duck, pork, ham,  lamb, pates and terrines.

Medicinal: an anti-septic, it also helps with blood circulation, the treatment of colic, with flatulence and rheumatism.