Can Juniper Berry Tea Be Taken When Diagnosed With Kidney Disease?

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

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Mon, 5 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a Kidney GFR averaging 43 over 10 years. Is it healthy for me to drink Juniper Berry Tea?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, not healthy- damages the kidney

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

Juniper Berry tea its harmful for your kidney so I would not recommend using it.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T