juniper berry

• Pequeno cone feminino carnudo de cor azul-escura ou roxa produzido pelo zimbro (Juniperus communis), usado principalmente como especiaria para aromatizar alimentos e como ingrediente botânico principal do gim.

A small, dark purple berry-like cone from the juniper tree, used primarily as a spice to flavor foods and as the main botanical ingredient in gin.

1. Spice and flavoring agentB2formal

   The small, dark blue berry-like cone from the juniper tree, used as a spice, especially to flavor gin and certain dishes.

   Especiaria e aromatizante

   • Juniper berries are a key ingredient in gin production.
   • The chef added crushed juniper berries to the venison stew.
   • You can find dried juniper berries in the spice aisle.

2. Traditional remedyC1formal

   Used historically in herbal medicine for its diuretic and antiseptic properties.

   Remédio tradicional

   • In folk medicine, juniper berries were used to treat digestive issues.
   • Some people drink juniper berry tea for its cleansing effects.
   • The essential oil from juniper berries is used in aromatherapy.