Three words sum up the early history of Bethalto: grain, coal and trains. The first settlers in the area arrived in the early 19th century and found a land blessed with rich soil and various outcroppings of coal.
If you'd like to read similar articles to The Health Benefits of Juniper Berries, we recommend you browse around our Healthy living category. Tips You can use them dried or fresh, but you should always grind them in a mortar beforehand to release their essence. They are slightly bitter and have a very strong flavour, so use them sparingly. Juniper berries can alter the absorption of iron. If you have an iron deficiency, consume them with caution.
Juniper berries, here still attached to a branch, are actually modified conifer cones. A juniper berry is the female seed cone produced by the various species of junipers.It is not a true berry but a cone with unusually fleshy and merged scales, which give it a berry-like appearance.uniper berry was first intended as a medication since juniper berries are a diuretic and were also thought to be an appetite stimulant and a remedy for rheumatism and arthritis. Native Americans are reported to have used the juniper berry as an appetite suppressant in times of hunger.