Are The Berries From The Juniper Parsonii Edible

Question

I would like to use the berries to flavor a gin

Answer 1

It is not listed as one of the safe cultivars for use. The berries may contain unsafe levels of thujone, which will be unsafe for consumption.

This article will go over some of the more common edible Juniper berries:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/are-all-juniper-berries-edible.htm