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ARKEVTHOS

ARKEVTHOS

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It is an evergreen shrub. It reaches 9 m high and 4 m in diameter. All parts of the plant are aromatic. is considered to be insect-free due to the high presence of oils. Very useful plant in medicine (diuretic, tonic), confectionery, cooking and perfumery. Its fruits have a sweet and bitter taste and a pleasant spicy aroma that make it suitable for flavoring foods and spirits, especially gin and liqueur. Used in pharmaceuticals, however in large doses it can cause kidney damage The juniper has antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and stomach properties due to the volatile oil contained in the fruit. It also contains the flavonoid amentoflavone that is said to act against viruses such as the herpes virus. The resin is considered beneficial to the skin as a remedy against psoriasis.
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It also contains the flavonoid amentoflavone that is said to act against viruses such as the herpes.

It was used against infections, chronic arthritis, fluid retention, some kidney diseases, heartburn and indigestion. Juniper is a powerful diuretic so it can be used against urinary tract infections.

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