JUNIPER BERRY


Botanical Name  : Juniperus communis
Family                  : Pinaceae
Part Used          : Berry
Indian Names International Names
Bengali
Hindi
Kashmiri
Malayalam
Punjabi
Sanskrit
Urdu
: Havasha
: Aaraar
: Betar
: Junipazham
: Betar
: Vapusha
: Abhal
Latin 
French 
Arabic 
: Juniperus communis
: Gene verier
: Hab-ul-aaraar



Description & Distribution 
Hyssop is a dense bushy plant. All parts of this plant are aromatic. The top of the stem contains most of the flavor contents and essential oil.

It grows in the coldest regions yet requires a sunny weather and well drained soil conditions. In India Hyssop is cultivated on the Baramulla hills of Kashmir valley.

Harvesting Season : July to September 
Marketing Season : September to November



Uses
The flowers and leaves are used in soups and stews. The leaves of this plant are used for stuffing.


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