The evergreen coniferous juniper has long been famous for its beneficial properties. Its needles, wood and fruits, which are widely used in medical practice, have practical value. It is used to produce juniper oil, as a spice in cooking. Pencils, tubs for storing vegetables and fruits, etc. are made from wood. Wood chips, which retains all the healing properties of this coniferous plant, are also of practical use.
Description and composition of juniper roller
In folk medicine, a special roller based on juniper shavings is widely used to relieve pain and cramps of a different nature.
To the touch, the roller is moderately hard, resembles a pillow with a dense filler. A pillowcase made of cotton material is put on top of it, which is tied with thread on the sides. Usually, 100% natural cotton is used for sewing pillowcases. The length of the roller is approximately 30 cm, the diameter is 8-10 cm.
As a filler used shavings of this juniper, which has unique healing properties. From the roller comes a light coniferous aroma. The smell is unsharp and pleasant enough, from the first seconds its calming effect on the body is felt. Before using the roller, its contents are recommended to be slightly beaten with hands, then the aroma will intensify.
The juniper roller is usually placed under the head or under the lumbar spine, depending on which part of the body needs treatment. The roller goes on sale in a plastic bag. Also attached to it are instructions for use listing all of its beneficial qualities.
Useful properties for the body
Many people know about the bactericidal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of juniper. All of them are fully preserved in the composition of the filler for juniper roller.
In addition, the product has the following positive effects on the body:
- stabilizes the cervical spine, corrects neck curvature ;
- stimulates cerebral circulation, which is the prevention of atherosclerosis;
- It is an effective tool in the treatment of inflammation of the nasal septum;
- helps to get rid of headaches and discomfort in the spine;
- effective for insomnia;
- promotes quick recovery from colds and bronchitis;
- strengthens the immune system.
Juniper roller can be used as an orthopedic pillow. And the fact that it really has healing properties is confirmed by customer reviews.
Juniper back roller: effective exercises
The problem of having back pain is relevant for most people. Our spine suffers from excessive stress, as a result of which the posture changes and curvatures appear. Simple exercises that use a juniper roller will help strengthen your back muscles and after a while the pain will go away.
- Exercise number 1 . It is necessary to lie on your back, and the juniper roller should be located under the lumbar spine. In this case, the legs must be made a “wheel”: knees at the level of the pelvis, thumbs touching each other. Hands should be extended, while the palms are on the floor, and the little fingers touch the floor. It is necessary to be in this position daily for 5 minutes. Get up carefully, without making sudden movements.
- Exercise number 2 . In general, it is identical to the first option, but the juniper roller is located not under the lumbar, but between the shoulder blades. At first, many feel pain during the exercise, but after a few days the pain will no longer appear.
Juniper roller: reviews
Most buyers of juniper roller speak positively about their purchase.
People say that it relieves pain in the neck with cervical osteochondrosis, helps to remove nervous tension, and calm down after a hard day's work. It is effective in the treatment of all diseases of the nasal septum, relieves chronic nasal congestion, has a pleasant smell and is inexpensive.
A roller with juniper filler is sold at all the southern resorts of the country: in the Crimea, Sochi, etc.