Occasionally reaching a height of 15 meters, conifers (49 ft). have thin twigs covered in swirls of needle-like leaves, unique plants with yellow male and blue female blooms, and round blue-black fruit. In the urinary system, juniper is a stimulant, diuretic, and very antiseptic. It is an effective treatment for fluid retention and cystitis, although it should be avoided in cases of renal illness. Juniper is soothing and comforting in the digestive tract, reducing colic and boosting stomach function. Chronic arthritic, gouty, and rheumatoid disorders can all be treated with juniper, either ingested or topically. It is believed to facilitate the clearance of waste materials from underlying tissues when applied topically as a dilute essential oil. It has a mildly warming impact on the skin. Additionally, juniper tends to increase menstrual bleeding and induce menstruation.