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Juniper berries (Juniperus communis):
Located in deciduous forests and sloped hills, juniper trees are available all year round, however, it takes 2 to 3 years for the berries to ripen.
The extract of juniper berry including the essential oil is used and applied directly to the skin to ease muscle and joint pains along with other wounds inflicted on the skin.
The oil extracted from Junipers is largely comprised of monoterpene hydrocarbons.  Studies confirmed these effects of the oil which created the possibility of blocking the oxidation processes in yeast cells by increasing activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx).

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica):
Located all across the world, it is highly common and mostly populated in rural areas and the countryside.
The above ground parts of the plant can be used in a tonic to help heal wounds and blood purification as well as being applied to the skin for muscle aches, pains, and decreasing inflammation.
 The fresh leaves contain vitamins A, C, D, E, F, K, P, and b-complexes as well as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B-6, all of which were found in high levels, and act as antioxidants.    The leaves are also noted for their particularly high content of the metals selenium, zinc, iron, and magnesium.  They contain boron, sodium, iodine, chromium, copper, and sulfur.  They also contain tannic and gallic acids, gum, and wax. Sixteen free amino acids have been found in the leaves, as well as high silicon levels in the leaves, stems and roots used primarily to help speed the healing process of skin.

Sources:
Juniper: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved August/September, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-724-juniper.aspx?activeingredientid=724&activeingredientname=juniper


Juniperus communis. (2015, August 31). Retrieved August/September, 2015, from https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FJuniperus_communis             


   MDPI. (2014). Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis L.) Essential Oil. Action of the Essential Oil on the Antioxidant Protection of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Model Organism. Retrieved August/September, 2015, from http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mdpi.com%2F2076-3921%2F3%2F1%2F81     

FInding a VItamin or Supplement Stinging Nettle. (n.d.). Retrieved August/September, 2015, from http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fvitamins-supplements%2Fingredientmono-664-stinging%2520nettle.aspx%3Factiveingredientid%3D664%26activeingredientname%3Dstinging%2520nettle


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