(Juniperus Communis.)
_Juniper Berries and Tops._
The principal constituents of these berries are mucilage, sugar, and
volatile oil; in the latter of which their diuretic virtues reside.
FORMS OF EXHIBITION. That of an infusion, made with ℥ij of the berries,
to oj of hot water. Unless pains however are taken, by strong contusion,
to bruise and break the seeds, the preparation will contain but little
of the juniper flavour. The bruised berries may be also triturated with
sugar or some neutral salt, and be thus exhibited in substance, Dose ℈j
to ℈ij. OFFICINAL PREPARATIONS. _Oleum Junip._ L.E.D. _Spirit. Junip.
Co._ L.E.D. The taste and diuretic properties of Hollands depend upon
this oil; English gin is flavoured by oil of turpentine.