JUNIPER BERRY - Juniperus Communis - 10 Seeds

The herb is botanically referred to as Juniperus communis. Other popular names through which Juniper is famous include the following Common Juniper, Baccae juniperi, zimbro, Juniperi fructus, Mountain Berry, ginepro, Melmot Berry, Kuei, Horse Savin, Hapusha, Hackmatack, genievre etc.
Juniper is really a small evergreen plant that always covers the ground where it is grown. The plant is indigenous to the northern hemisphere and could be found till the Himalayas. The herb could be predominantly noticed in the following regions Europe, Northern Asia as well as in Northern America particularly in Texas.
Juniper is popular because of its use within gin exactly where it is included as the leading flavoring agent. It is stated that every part of this plant smells excellent particularly the berries. The purple, violet as well as black colored Juniper berries have got enormous healing qualities, and also were utilised by Ancient Greek, Native American Indians and Arab medical practitioners. The berries of Juniper are often gathered throughout autumn when theyre regarded as ripe and mature. The therapeutic part of Juniper is its berry. For therapeutic preparations essential oils are often obtained from Juniper berries.

GROWING TIPS
Weakening the seed coat a little so that moisture can breach it more easily is all it takes. 
Pouring very hot water over the seeds and allowing them to for 24hrs soak will do it.
Plant the  seeds in soil in starter containers. .
Plant your new juniper tree or shrub in the ground in late spring.