Juniper tree: use and application, reviews

Coniferous evergreen juniper plant has long been famous for its useful properties. Practical value has its needles, wood and fruits, which are widely used in medical practice. It is used to produce juniper oil, as a spice in cooking. Pencils, kadushki for storage of vegetables and fruit are made of wood, etc. Practical application has wood chips, which retains all the healing properties of this coniferous plant.

Description and composition of the juniper roll

In folk medicine for the removal of pain and spasms of various nature, a special roller based on juniper shavings is widely used.

To the touch, the roller is moderately hard, like a pillow with a dense filler. On top of him is put on a pillowcase made of cotton material, which is tied around the sides with a thread. Usually 100% natural cotton is used for making pillowcases. The length of the roller is approximately 30 cm, the diameter is 8-10 cm.

As a filler used shavings of this juniper, which has unique healing properties. From the roller comes a light coniferous aroma. The smell is blurred and pleasant enough, from the first seconds you feel its soothing effect on the body. Before using the roller, its contents are recommended to be lightly shaken with your hands, then the aroma will intensify.

The Juniper is usually placed under the head or under the lumbar spine, depending on which part of the body needs treatment. In the sale of the roller comes in a plastic bag. Also attached to it is an instruction for use with a listing of all its useful qualities.

Useful properties for the body

Many people are aware of the bactericidal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of juniper. All of them are fully preserved in the composition of the filler for the juniper bead.

In addition, the product has the following positive effects on the body:

• Stabilizes the cervical spine, corrects the curvature of the neck;
• Stimulates cerebral circulation, which is the prevention of atherosclerosis;
• Is an effective tool in the treatment of inflammation of the nasal septum;
• Helps to get rid of headaches and discomfort in the spine;
• Effective for insomnia;
• Contributes to a rapid recovery for colds and bronchitis;
• Strengthens the immune system.

The juniper can be used as an orthopedic pillow. And the fact that he really has healing properties, confirm the feedback of buyers.

Juniper cushion for back: effective exercises

The problem of having back pain is relevant for most people. Our spine suffers from an unnecessary load, as a result of which the posture changes and curvatures appear. Simple exercises, in which the juniper roller is used, will help to strengthen the muscles of the back and after a while the painful sensations will go away.

• Exercise number 1 . It is necessary to lie on the back, and the juniper roll is placed under the lumbar spine. The legs should be made with a "wheel": the knees at the level of the pelvis, the thumbs touch each other. Hands should be pulled out, with the palms lying on the floor, and the little fingers touch the floor. It is necessary to be in this position for 5 minutes every day. Get up cautiously, without making sudden movements.
• Exercise 2 . In general, it is identical to the first option, but the juniper roll is not located under the lumbar spine, but between the scapula. At first, many feel pain when doing the exercise, but after a few days the pain will no longer appear.

Juniper roll: reviews

Most of the buyers of juniper rolls are positive about their purchase.

People say that it relieves pain in the neck with cervical osteochondrosis, helps to remove nervous tension, calm down after a hard day's work. It is effective in the treatment of all diseases of the nasal septum, relieves chronic nasal congestion, has a pleasant smell and is inexpensive.

A roller with juniper filling is sold in all southern resorts of the country: in the Crimea, Sochi, etc.